In its October 2024 edition, Northern Virginia Magazine ranked Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) in the top 10 of their 50 Most Influential of 2024. The list features leaders from a wide variety of sectors who are shaping life across the region. “Getting consequential things done is never easy. You’ve got to have the political persistence to make it happen, and I hope I showed that kind of persist... Read More »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Right to IVF Act, comprehensive legislation that will guarantee the right to provide and access IVF services and will expand insurance coverage of IVF and other fertility services. The legislation consolidates four bills authored by Wild, C... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and an author of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), will host a roundtable on the 18th iteration of the FITARA Scorecard on Friday, September 20, at 9:00am. WHAT: FITARA Roundtable WHEN: Friday, September 20 at 9:00am WHERE... Read More »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) signed a letter to Speaker Johnson authored by Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and William R. Keating, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, urging the inclusion of critical assistance for Ukraine in the upcoming Continuing Resolution, which is vital not only for Ukraine’s victory, but for U.S... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Chairman James Comer calling for the Oversight Committee to hold a hearing to address the gun violence epidemic plaguing this country following the Apalachee High School shooting in Winder, Georgia. According to reports, the 14-... Read More »
Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) to recognize the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Connolly and Wilson were joined in introducing the resolution by their fellow Korea Caucus co-chairs Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA), and Mike Kelly (R-PA), ... Read More »
Following reports that Donald Trump’s campaign had an altercation with Arlington National Cemetery staff, Congressman Connolly called for cemetery leadership to release to the public all that transpired during the visit. Connolly’s full statement: “I’ve joined families in grieving at Arlington Cemetery and spent my career ensuring those who served can be buried at our National cemetery. It’s sad b... Read More »
Today, Congressman Connolly (D-VA) hosted a coffee with clergy conversation focused on addressing critical issues facing Fairfax County residents. The event was attended by more than 75 local faith leaders, representing dozens of faith-based organizations. During the two hour event held at the Fairfax County Government Center, community leaders shared the work they are doing in our community and d... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement: “Today, after lying to the American people and debasing the House of Representatives for 20 months, Republicans have at last released the report on ... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced that Medicare reached historic agreements to bring down the cost of 10 highly-used prescription drugs: "The Inflation Reduction Act finally gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. Today, we see the results of that policy. This is huge news that will benefit families across t... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and the author of the Saving the Civil Service Act, released the following statement in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s defense of Donald Trump’s plan to wreak havoc on Northern Virginia by firing or relocating more than 100,000 federal employees... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement on the 89th anniversary of Social Security: "The Republican plan for Social Security is to cut, cut, cut. President Biden, Vice President Harris, and House Democrats, on the other hand, have a plan to protect and enhance Social Security for the 70 million Americans who rely on their earned benefits. Now, on the 89th anniversary of ... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement on the FedRAMP guidance announced today by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): “Today’s release of OMB’s official FedRAMP guidance is good news for federal agencies and the stakeholders who rely on the FedRAMP proce... Read More »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led 10 Members of Congress in writing to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to urge the Administration to apply pressure on the Venezuelan government in order to deter any actions that could undermine the electoral process ahead of their upcoming... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, wrote to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to urge the Department not to award new slot exemptions at Washington National Airport to any airlines currently under investigation by the Department for issues related to flight cancellations and r... Read More »
