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 »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement calling on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign following her testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability: “Today, I asked the Director of the Secret Service a very simple question: does the ubiquitousness of assault rifles in America make the Secret Service’s job easier or harder? She was una... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House of Representatives and the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement: “President Joe Biden will be remembered among the most consequential presidents in American history. His decision today to put country above all else has only cemented that fact. Joe Biden delivered us from the darkness of his pr... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, introduced an amendment to the FY25 FSGG appropriations bill to encourage and support livestreaming at the Supreme Court. Connolly was joined in introducing the amendment by Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Congres... Read More »
Members of Virginia’s congressional delegation announced today that they have written to Governor Glenn Youngkin urging him to take the necessary steps to allow Virginians the option of using the IRS Direct File program to file their future tax returns. The Treasury Department piloted Direct File for 2023 returns in a smaller group of states, which did not include Virginia, with strong positive fe... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement: "I am praying for the safety of former President Trump and everyone in attendance at his rally. While we await more information, we know that political violence is never acceptable." Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, will address NATO’s Heads of State and Government at their Summit meeting in Washington, DC today, July 10, 2024. Connolly will speak at 1:00PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Assembly’s President is traditionally invited to address NATO Summits to present the views of Allied legislators on the key ... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, will address NATO’s Heads of State and Government at their upcoming Summit meeting in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2024. The Assembly’s President is traditionally invited to address NATO Summits to present the views of Allied legislators on the key issues affecting the Alliance. Connolly previously addressed the NATO ... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement: "American democracy is under homegrown attack. The Supreme Court has yet again intervened to protect Donald J. Trump – a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, and twice-impeached former President. This is a shameful decision, and one that will haunt us for years to come." Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, wrote to Paul Smedberg, the Chairman of the WMATA Board, to urge the Board to take specific actions to ensure the independence of the WMATA Office of Inspector General (OIG). “I write to share my concern regarding the governance mechanisms currently i... Read More »
The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep. Gerry Connolly, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ... Read More »
NATO is “brain dead.” NATO is “obsolete.” NATO is “a relic of the Cold War.” These are the familiar tropes espoused by NATO’s critics who have become drowned out by the Russian onslaught in Ukraine. With Putin’s brutal invasion, the march of authoritarianism has quickened its step. NATO, however, has responded with a demonstration of unity and resolve capable of redefining the future of the Allian... Read More »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement after Dr. Siavash Sobhani was finally granted US citizenship in a naturalization ceremony on June 1, 2024. As first reported by the Washington Post, when Dr. Sobhani applied for a passport renewal in February of 2023, he was informed that he was mistakenly granted citizenship at birth and was no longer considered a US citizen, des... Read More »
