Today, on World Refugee Day, Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former Executive Director of the US Committee for Refugees, reintroduced the Lady Liberty Act to require the President to set a goal of admitting no less than 125,000 refugees annually.
“No one chooses to be a refugee,” said Connolly. “In the… Read more »
Today, Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Nancy Mace (R-SC), the Ranking Member and Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, introduced the Not Just a Number Act, bipartisan legislation to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take a more comprehensive look at the factors that best prevent veteran… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act, bipartisan legislation to make it easier for veterans with disabilities to be made financially whole in the event they are defrauded of their benefits by allowing the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to reimburse victims of fraud without first meeting… Read more »
On Friday, June 9, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) hosted a community conversation at the Fairfax County Government Center to discuss gun violence prevention. He was joined by Chairman Jeff McKay of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and State Senator Jennifer Boysko to discuss the federal, state, and local initiatives being taken to reduce the frequency and severity of gun… Read more »
Today, Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Joaquin Castro (D-TX) introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Senate to ratify the U.S.-Chile Tax Treaty, a negotiated agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Chile that would reduce double taxation and withholding rates on U.S.… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:
“Today, regrettably, I voted against the debt limit agreement.
“President Biden secured the best possible deal under extremely adverse circumstances. It raises the debt ceiling for two years without many of the draconian cuts Republicans demanded. However, I refuse to enable hostage-taking and in the process establish a… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement on last night’s proposed framework between President Biden and House Republicans:
"Bill text, not toplines and hallway pressers, will determine whether this is a good or bad deal. The 14th amendment must remain an option." Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:
"Earlier this week I was proud to vote for bipartisan legislation to investigate the financing mechanisms used to facilitate the trafficking of fentanyl into our country. This is the type of policy that Congress should be advancing to help our country respond to the complex issues of addiction and drug trafficking. I… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:
“The Constitution is unambiguous: The validity of our public debt shall not be questioned. ‘Shall’ is a compelling word in law. It could not be clearer. It isn’t a suggestion. It is a requirement. We have a constitutional obligation to ensure our debts are paid. President Biden has tried valiantly and in good faith to… Read more »
Today, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress announced the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials for the 118th Congress. This caucus, first formed in 2021 in coordination with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC), brings together Members of Congress with prior service in local government to improve… Read more »
