Press Releases

Today, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, introduced a resolution to honor America’s public servants during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), which is celebrated during the first week in May. “Public servants, including our incredible federal employees, are our nation’s unsung heroes,” said… Read more »

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), and 93 House Democrats in calling for the Israeli government to immediately resume shipments of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. “As supporters of a strong US-Israel relationship, we write to express our opposition to the current Israeli government policy to block all… Read more »

Congressmembers Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), , and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) today introduced the Law Enforcement Officer Fair Retirement Act to guarantee federal law enforcement officers are paid the full compensation they have earned. Although federal law enforcement officers are expected to respond at any time of the day or night, their… Read more »

Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, released the following statement: “On April 22, heartless militants killed innocent tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which I vehemently condemn. Subsequently, India and Pakistan have severed diplomatic ties, and India has conducted military strikes on sites in Pakistan. I strongly… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA). The legislation counters Beijing’s attempts to exclude Taiwan from participating in international organizations. “For too long, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has distorted policies and… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ). The legislation makes it easier for veterans with disabilities to be made financially whole in the event they are defrauded of their benefits. By allowing the Veterans… Read more »

Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s FY2026 budget proposal which slashes funding for vital programs to feed tax giveaways for billionaires. “President Trump’s FY2026 budget proposal is a slap in the face for hard-working American families struggling… Read more »

Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) released the following open letter to his constituents: Dear Friends, I want to begin by thanking you for your good wishes and compassion as I continue to tackle my diagnosis. Your outpouring of love and support has given me strength in my fights – both against cancer and in our collective defense of democracy. When I announced my diagnosis… Read more »

Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Susan Monarez demanding answers after the Committee was provided with reports of the elimination of all staff responsible for responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests at the CDC. “I write… Read more »

Today, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC), the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, reintroduced the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and reform the… Read more »