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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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GAO Agrees to Study Long Lines in 2012 General Election at Polling Places in Prince William, VA, Los Angeles, & Two Florida Jurisdictions
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Reps. Connolly, Cummings, and Wilson Requested the GAO Study; Results due in September. Read more. House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia & Provide Aid to Ukraine in Response to Russian Takeover in Crimea
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Connolly Amendment requires State Department to issue annual report on Russian security. Read more. Connolly Introduces Bill to Give 3.3% Raise to Federal Workers
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Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), joined by Reps. Moran, Cummings, Tierney and other House members, today introduced legislation in the House to provide a 3.3 percent pay raise to federal workers. Read more. Politico: Wanted: A new Waxman for Dems green caucus
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Politico reports that with the recent announcement of Rep. Henry Waxman's retirement the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus (SEEC), co-chaired by Rep. Connolly, will work to institutionalize the work that Waxman and others have done on climate change and environmental issues. Read more. Federal Times: Lawmakers: 1 percent federal pay raise faces opposition, bigger raise off the table
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While federal unions push for a bigger pay raise than the 1 percent President Obama will propose in his 2015 budget, lawmakers say that any raise faces a fight and anything higher than 1 percent will be almost impossible to pass. Read more. NoVa Delegation Applauds Significant Step Forward on U.S. Loan Commitment for Rail to Dulles
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The Northern Virginia congressional delegation today announced a significant step forward in securing a commitment for a low-interest, long-term federal loan to help finish constructing the Dulles Metrorail Project. Read more. Helpful Contact Information for the Snow Storm
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Beginning Wednesday evening through Thursday Northern Virginia is expected to get significant snow accumulation. We have put together some helpful contact information in case of emergency or if you lose power.. Read more. Connolly Earns a 96% Score from League of Conservation Voters for Work on the Environment
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Connolly, Moran, and Scott receive top scores among Virginia delegation for record on the environment and public health. Read more. Connolly Votes against Farm Bill, Citing SNAP Program Cuts and Bloated Taxpayer Handouts to Agribusiness & Special Interests
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Congressman Connolly voted against the Farm bill in the House Wednesday, citing the hypocrisy of providing excessive taxpayer-subsidized payments to agribusiness, while cutting the SNAP program to help feed low-income families. Read more. Connolly Statement on President Obamas Address on NSA
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Congressman Connolly released the following statement following President Obama's address on the NSA. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |