In the News
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
|
Filter
Rep. Connolly Amendment to Increase Funding for Veterans Treatment Courts Passes House in Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill
| Posted in In the News
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Connolly increasing funding for Veterans Treatment Courts to assist veterans who find themselves involved in the justice system. Read more. House Committee Passes North Korea Sanctions Bill Cosponsored by Connolly & Passes Connolly Amendment to Force Progress on Family Reunification Efforts
| Posted in In the News
We must speak out. We will stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of North Korea in their quest for freedom. We can't ignore the terrible suffering and oppression, said Rep. Connolly. Read more. Five Fairfax County Students Take Top Honors in 11th CD Arts Competition
| Posted in In the News
Five students from four Fairfax County public schools took top honors in Congressman Gerry Connolly's sixth annual Congressional Arts Competition. Connolly announced the winners Saturday. Read more. Virginia Delegation Announces Final Approval of TIFIA Funding for Rail to Dulles
| Posted in In the News
The bipartisan Northern Virginia congressional delegation today announced that the Dulles Metrorail Project has received final approval for a nearly $1.9 billion low-interest, long-term federal loan. Read more. Washington Post: Va. officials break ground on Route 1 widening project to relieve Fort Belvoir congestion
| Posted in In the News
Northern Virginia officials broke ground Monday on a long-awaited widening project on U.S. Route 1 meant to relieve traffic congestion near the Fort Belvoir military installation. Read more. Washington Post: Metro, MWAA agreement puts Silver Line on course to open in summer
| Posted in In the News
After seven months of delays and tens of millions of dollars in cost overruns, there is finally some good news: Passengers could be boarding Metro Silver Line trains this summer. Read more. The Hill: Opinion: Congressional Action on Climate Change is Key to a Sustainable Future
| Posted in In the News
This week we mark the 44th anniversary of Earth Day when people from across the country and the world will come together in collective action to work towards a sustainable and cleaner future. Yet sadly, here in Congress we will gavel in yet another week of inaction on one of our most pressing and serious challenges: climate change. Read more. Connolly Urges Virginia General Assembly to Rise Above Partisan Ideology & Close the Medicaid Gap
| Posted in In the News
With the Virginia General Assembly set to return to Richmond next week, Rep. Connolly today wrote to all 140 members of the legislative body urging them to approve a Medicaid expansion plan. Read more. Congressman Connolly Announces $230,000 in Federal Grants For Arts and Literature Programs in Fairfax County
| Posted in In the News
Seven local organizations involved in the arts and literature are receiving a total of $230,000 in federal grants from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), Congressman Connolly said today. Read more. Rep. Connolly: $585K Federal Grant Will Improve Public Access to Featherstone Wildlife Refuge
| Posted in In the News
In a step forward in the ongoing efforts by Rep. Connolly and local officials to provide improved public access to Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge the Federal Highway Administration will award a $585,000 federal grant for trail and boardwalk improvements. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |