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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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Springfield FBI Site Results in Significant Travel Reductions for Most Regional Commuters
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Drivers traveling to the new FBI headquarters can save nearly 10 minutes daily if the agency is relocated to Springfield rather than either site in Prince George's County, according to an analysis compiled by Fairfax County. Read more. DC-Area Delegation Deeply Disappointed by House Cut of $50 Million in Federal Commitment to Metro in Appropriations Bill
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Joint statement from Reps. Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Chris Van Hollen (MD-8), Donna F. Edwards (MD-4), John Sarbanes (MD-3), John Delaney (MD-6), Don Beyer (VA-8), Barbara Comstock (VA-10). Read more. Connolly Amendment to Increase Funding for Veterans Treatment Courts Passes House in Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill
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An amendment sponsored by Congressman Gerry Connolly to increase federal funding for Veterans Treatment Courts to $6 million passed the House Wednesday evening as part of a major appropriations bill. Read more. Chabot, Connolly Introduce Bill to Help More Small Businesses Export
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Small Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) have introduced H.R. 2586, the Export Coordination Act of 2015, a bill to improve the coordination of federal export promotion resources and to streamline the export process so that more small businesses can sell goods overseas. Read more. Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue Department Receives $504k Federal Grant
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The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is receiving $504,666 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to enhance live fire training and firefighter fitness programs, Congressman Gerry Connolly announced. Read more. Connolly to Hold Telephone Town Hall Monday, June 1
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Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his 23nd Telephone Town Hall Meeting for constituents of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia on Monday, June 1, beginning at 8 p.m. Read more. SEEC Statement on the Clean Water Rule
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The Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), co-Chaired by Rep. Gerry Connolly, issued the following statement on the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) finalized the Clean Water Rule. Read more. Reps. Davis, Connolly and Lee Introduce Bill to Cut Child Poverty in Half in 10 Years
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On May 19, 2015, Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee have introduced the Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015 (H.R. 2408) to develop evidence-based policies to cut child poverty by half in 10 years. Read more. Congress Must End Sequestration and Make the Investments Necessary to Keep this Country Safe & Strong
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In a statement today on the House vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, Congressman Gerry Connolly said he opposed the bill because it fails to end sequestration, pits domestic investments versus defense investments, and includes an anti-immigrant amendment that denigrates those who choose to serve our nation in uniform. Read more. Connolly: Trade Agreement Must be Consistent with American Values
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In a statement at Thursday's hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on advancing American economic interests in Asia, Congressman Gerry Connolly said the trade agreement being negotiated with 11 Pacific Rim nations to strengthen economic ties to the region must be consistent with American values. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |