Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced the Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act, legislation to better protect federal employees during a public health emergency. The legislation previously passed the House in September… Read more »
Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) led nearly 60 of their colleagues in a letter urging the Biden-Harris Administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Guatemalan nationals residing… Read more »
In its October 2024 edition, Northern Virginia Magazine ranked Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) in the top 10 of their 50 Most Influential of 2024. The list features leaders from a wide variety of sectors who are shaping life across the region.
“Getting consequential things done is never easy. You’ve got to have the political persistence to make it happen, and I hope I showed that… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Right to IVF Act, comprehensive legislation that will guarantee the right to provide and access IVF services and will expand insurance coverage of IVF and other fertility services.
The legislation consolidates four bills… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and an author of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), will host a roundtable on the 18th iteration of the FITARA Scorecard on Friday, September 20, at 9:00am.
WHAT: FITARA Roundtable
WHEN: Friday, September 20 at… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) signed a letter to Speaker Johnson authored by Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and William R. Keating, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, urging the inclusion of critical assistance for Ukraine in the upcoming Continuing Resolution, which is vital not only for Ukraine’s victory,… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Chairman James Comer calling for the Oversight Committee to hold a hearing to address the gun violence epidemic plaguing this country following the Apalachee High School shooting in Winder, Georgia. According to… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) to recognize the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Connolly and Wilson were joined in introducing the resolution by their fellow Korea Caucus co-chairs Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA), and Mike Kelly… Read more »
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 »
