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Office of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia
Formerly the Office of Representative Gerry Connolly
The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Connolly will continue to serve the people of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Connolly passed away on May 21, 2025. See Press Release
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Connolly Statement on the Clean Power Plan
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Congressman Connolly issued the following statement on the Clean Power Plan. Read more. Connolly Statement on the Clean Power Plan
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Congressman Connolly issued the following statement on the Clean Power Plan.Climate change poses a real and growing threat to our children, our families, our national security, and our economy. We cannot afford to wait to act on climate change.The Clean Power Plan lays the foundation for America’s energy future. We have an opportunity and the ability to make our economy and our… Metro not ready to be released from federal financial restrictions, report says
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It appears that Metro's cash-flow problems could linger for months to come, because federal officials are likely to continue restricting the agency's access to grant money at least into next year, according to a report issued Wednesday. Read More. Connolly Statement on GAO Report On Metro Financial Management and Safety Issues
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Congressman Connolly issued the following statement on today's release of the GAO Report on Metro entitled "Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Steps Taken to Address Financial Management and Safety Recommendations, but Financial Management Internal Controls Need Strengthening (GAO-15-640R)." Read more. Connolly Statement on Agreement to Limit Irans Nuclear Program & Weapons Development
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Congressman Gerry Connolly issued the following statement on today's historic agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program and block nuclear weapons development in exchange for relief from sanctions. Read more. U.S. House of Representatives Passes Connolly Bill to Provide Pathway for Seasonal Federal Workers to Compete for Permanent Jobs
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), to provide seasonal wildland firefighters and other long-serving seasonal employees with the same career-advancement opportunities available to other federal employees. Read more. Federal Times: Bill gives seasonal workers credit toward full-time jobs
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Seasonal workers employed by certain federal agencies will be able to bank their experience for consideration for full-time employment under legislation that passed the House of Representatives Tuesday. Read more. Congressman Gerry Connolly Statement on Todays Resignation By OPM Director Archuleta in Wake of OPM Data Breeches
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Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta in the wake of the OPM data breaches. Read more. Connolly Statement on: "Make It In America: Whats Next?"
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Rep. Connolly's statement for today's hearing, chaired by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, on how the Make It in America Plan can help Congress to address the economic challenges facing the nation. Read more. Connolly & Ros-Lehtinen Reintroduce Resolution Condemning Chinas Persecution & Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners & Prisoners of Conscience
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Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, reintroduced H. Res. 343, a resolution condemning state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience in China, including from large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |