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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

Connolly Statement on MWAA Silver Line Announcement

Congressman Gerald E. Connolly's statement following the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's Silver Line announcement. Read more.

“While today’s news from MWAA is disappointing, nevertheless this project continues forward. The construction delays on Phase II are primarily the result of a brutal winter and necessary safety-related design changes.

“While we all want to see the Silver Line completed as soon as possible, it’s more important to get it right and make safety our top priority.

“The Phase I cost increase is just 2.6% of the Phase I project cost and the project remains within the federally-approved budget limits. I am pleased that toll road users will not bear the cost of these changes, particularly after the Congressional delegation helped secure federal financing to freeze tolls for 5 years."