Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, led House Democrats in sending a letter urging the House Committee on Appropriations to deny funds for the implementation of President Trump’s government reorganization plan and the proposed merger of Office of… Read more »
Today, members of the National Capital Region Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development requesting $150 million in federal funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This funding is part of a federal-state partnership between the federal government, Virginia, Maryland, and… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement on the Federal Transit Administration’s decision to certify the Metro Safety Commission and release $48.5 million in grant funding that had been withheld:
“I welcome the FTA’s announcement that it will certify the Metro Safety Commission. I helped lead the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and a bipartisan group of 100 Members of Congress in introducing the Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to halt the oil and gas drilling exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge currently being pursued by the Trump administration.
The… Read more »
Today, SEEC Co-Chairs Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) released the following statement applauding Speaker Pelosi’s selection of nine Democratic members, including seven members of SEEC, to serve on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis:
“We are thrilled that SEEC will be so strongly represented on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis,”… Read more »
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that the state has signed an agreement with Transurban to extend the 495 Express Lanes to the American Legion Bridge, a project that will add nearly three miles to Virginia’s system of high-occupancy toll lanes and provide a critical link to the region’s growing toll… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement on today’s announcement by Governor Ralph Northam concerning transportation improvements to I-95 in Prince William County.
“I welcome the announcement of new investment in what is, by some measures, the worst traffic “hot spot” in the country. That is a dubious… Read more »
I have heard from many federal employees who are either furloughed or working without pay since the shutdown began. The current situation is a true hardship on our dedicated civil servants and their families and I will continue to support legislation and actions that will bring do everything possible to fund and reopen the government.
To date, I have supported numerous bills that… Read more »
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), was named Chairman of the powerful House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations. The Subcommittee will conduct oversight of the federal civil service, whistleblower protections, the Postal Service, government management and accounting measures, the economy, efficiency and management of government operations and activities,… Read more »
Today, Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and David McKinley (R-WV) reintroduced H.R. 597, the Postal Employees Appeal Rights Amendments Act, to expand U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board appeals rights to mid-level U.S. Postal Service Management. Connolly and McKinley previously introduced the legislation in the 115th Congress.
“This is about ensuring a fair review process. All… Read more »
