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.… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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?… Read more »
