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Connolly Introduces Resolution Honoring America’s Public Servants

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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…

Connolly Joins Colleagues in Demanding Immediate Resumption of Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza

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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…

Connolly Statement on Tensions Between India and Pakistan

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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…

House Passes Connolly-Kim Taiwan International Solidarity Act

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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…

House Passes Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act

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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…

Ranking Member Connolly’s Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposal

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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…

Connolly Issues Updated Open Letter to Constituents

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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…

Oversight Democrats Demand Answers After CDC Whistleblower Exposes Trump Administration Eliminated Agency’s Entire FOIA Office

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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…

Connolly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund

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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…

Connolly Statement on Trump's Willingness to Recognize Russia's Illegal Annexation of Crimea

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Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the former President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement on President Donald Trump's proposal to recognize Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea as part of a larger agreement: “The Trump Administration cannot allow the U.S. to recognize Putin’s forceful…

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