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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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Federal News Radio: IT Reform Bill Overcomes Toughest Hurdle on Path to Become Law
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The first major reform bill for federal information technology in more than a decade has made it through its toughest hurdle – the National Defense Authorization bill. Read more. Fedscoop: IT Reform Comes Up For Vote as Part of Defense Bill
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After nearly two years and several iterations, the bill formerly known as the Federal Information Technology Acquisition and Reform Act is heading to the House floor as part of the 2015 Defense authorization bill.Read more. Connolly Welcomes Pastor Ryoo to Give House Prayer
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On Wednesday, Congressman Connolly welcomed Pastor Ryoo, from Korean Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, Virginia to give the opening prayer at the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more. Federal Times: Lawmakers Strike Deal on Sweeping IT Reform Bill
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Known as the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), the bill would significantly empower CIOs at the largest civilian agencies. Read more. Nextgov: Federal IT Overhaul Included in Defense Bill, Headed for Vote
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The bipartisan Federal Information Technology Reform Act -- which aims to upgrade the government's creaky process for purchasing and building IT systems -- has made it past intense House-Senate negotiations and will be included in the compromise version of the Fiscal 2015 National Defense Authorization Act unveiled by lawmakers late Tuesday evening. Read more. Connolly Calls on Congress to Pass Connolly-Chabot Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
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Failure to stand up against Putin's illegal annexation of Crimea will set a danger and irrevocable precedent, said Rep. Connolly. Read more. Connolly Statement on President Obamas Immigration Reform Executive Action
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Today, the President had to exercise Executive authority to make long-awaited progress on reforming our broken immigration system. A majority of American families and businesses agree action is necessary. This Executive Action should serve as a call to action for Congress, not a reason for more gridlock. Read more. Statement from Rep. Gerald E. Connolly on the Announcement of Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the New Oversight and Government Reform Chairman
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Congressman Connolly released the following statement on the announcement of Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the new Oversight and Government Reform Chairman. Read more. Reps. Connolly, Issa and Senators Warner and Ayotte Applaud House Vote to Eliminate or Modify 50 Unnecessary Federal Reports
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Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Darrell Issa, and Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) applauded final passage of the Government Reports Elimination Act (H.R. 4194). Read more. Connolly to Hold Open Season Forum for Federal Employees and Retirees
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To help federal employees and retirees navigate through the many changes in the 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts, Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold an Open Season Workshop on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |