Economy

"Mr. Trump’s current plan to avoid serious conflicts leaves more questions than answers." - Congressman Connolly Read more

"His attempt to tap dance around the Emoluments Clause is an affront to the American public," Connolly said. Read more

Congressman Gerry Connolly released the following statement on the House Republican rules package for the 115th Congress: "Today, I opposed the House Republican rules package for the 115th Congress. This proposal ushers in a new era of unified Republican government. One in which facts – when inconvenient – do not matter and ethics are subject to the interpretation of the Majority. Freedom of speech – a right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution – has been redefined and curtailed by this resolutio... Read more

Today, New Dem Chair-Elect Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Congressman Gerry Connolly, who previously served as a Vice-chair but was term-limited, will remain in leadership and serve as the Coalition's Whip. “With the election of Donald Trump, the New Democrat Coalition is more important than ever before,” said Congressman Gerry Connolly. “We will be the front line in winning back disaffected working men and women while building the innovative economy of the future where millions of jobs a... Read more

A key lawmaker on government information technology hopes a House-passed bill to modernize IT for federal agencies passes in the upcoming lame duck session of Congress, despite a packed agenda. Read more. Read more