Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) introduced the Restore the Partnership Act, a bill aimed at reconstituting and reforming the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) to ensure that all levels of government can work together and that state and local governments have a partner in the federal government. By… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement regarding the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the implementation of cloud security practices at selected agencies:
“Increased cloud computing adoption opens the door for the federal… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:
“This morning, an individual entered my District Office armed with a baseball bat and asked for me before committing an act of violence against two members of my staff. The individual is in police custody and both members of my team were transferred to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Right now, our… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, reintroduced the Cameras in the Courtroom Act, legislation to ensure transparency and accountability in the judicial branch by televising open proceedings before the United States Supreme Court. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives… Read more »
Today Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia) and Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act will allow nursing homes that have been forced to suspend in-house CNA education programs after receiving a certain level of penalties to resume those programs once… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:
“For months, House Republicans have trafficked in lies and innuendo in a sorry attempt to smear President Biden and hurt Democrats politically. Unfortunately for them, this tired playbook hasn’t stuck, and it’s no secret why.
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States and the current leader of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor America’s public servants during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), which is celebrated during the first week in May. The resolution is co-led in the House by Congressman Jamie Raskin… Read more »
On Sunday May 7, 2023, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) hosted his annual reception for participants in the 11th District Congressional Art Competition at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. Judged by a panel of representatives from local art organizations, this yearly competition celebrates student artists from across the 11th District. This year’s competition featured 140 pieces… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement regarding today’s Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) oversight of agencies’ hiring of political appointees into career positions, a practice known as… Read more »
Today, as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol marks his first visit to the United States, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced the Partner with Korea Act, bipartisan… Read more »
