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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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U.S. House Passes Sweeping North Korea Sanctions Bill
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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed sweeping legislation strengthening sanctions against North Korea which included an amendment authored by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) requiring North Korea to take action to facilitate unrestricted family reunification meetings. Read more. WaPo Editorial: Keeping the civil rights movements past alive in Virginia
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The Washington Post Editorial Board highlighted the significance of the Northern Virginia Civil Rights Archive projected spearheaded by Congressman Connolly. The Post notes, "History often remembers leaders and overlooks small acts of heroism. A Northern Virginia archive of the civil rights movement will help correct that bias." Read more. Connolly Warns of Consequences for Virginia Commuters if Congress Fails to Replenish Highway Trust Fund
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Congressman Connolly today urged his House colleagues to take swift action to replenish the federal Highway Trust Fund when they return to work Tuesday, warning that Virginia and other states could be forced to scale back road, bridge, and transit projects unless Congress acts. Read more. Rep. Connolly to Unveil NoVA Civil Rights Archive at July 7 Ceremony
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Connolly's year-long project documenting the struggles and triumphs of Northern Virginianswill be archived by the Library of Congress, George Mason University, and the Fairfax and Prince William Library Systems. The dedication ceremony begins at 10 am on July 7 at George Mason University. Read more. WaPo: The Silver Line story: A new route is born after decades of faulty planning, political paralysis
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The Washington Post recently published an article that provides a good overview of the decades of effort that were required to transform the Silver Line from an idea in a 1962 regional transportation study to a ribbon of steel and concrete. Read more. Fairfax County honors Connollys efforts by Naming 41-mile trail the "Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail"
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The Fairfax County Park Authority held a ceremony this weekend in Lorton to rename the 41-mile Cross County Trail the "Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail," in recognition of Congressman Connolly's strong support for open space and parkland during his tenure on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Read more. Congressman Connolly & Senator Warner Named Best Local Politicians By Readers of Northern Virginia Magazine for Second Year in a Row
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For the second year in a row, readers of Northern Virginia magazine have selected Congressman Gerry Connolly and Senator Mark Warner as the region's Best Local Politicians. Others recognized as tops in their field included anchors Jim Vance and Doreen Gentzler of NBC4 and Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. Read more. Fairfax County to Recognize Rep. Gerry Connollys Leadership in Creating 40-mile Cross County Trail at Renaming Ceremony on Saturday in Lorton
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The Fairfax County Park Authority will hold a ceremony Saturday in Lorton to rename the 40-mile Cross County Trail the "Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail," in recognition of Congressman Connolly's strong support for open space and parkland during his tenure on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Read more. SEEC "Green Dogs" Statement on Carbon Pollution Standard for Existing Sources
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The Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coalition, co-chaired by Representative Connolly, issued the following statement follow the EPA's announcement of proposed carbon pollution limits. Read more. SEEC "Green Dogs" Statement on Carbon Pollution Standard for Existing Sources
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The Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coalition, co-chaired by Representative Connolly, issued the following statement follow the EPA's announcement of proposed carbon pollution limits. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |