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Connolly Reintroduces Lady Liberty Act to Increase U.S. Refugee Admissions

By South Fairfax News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, 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.

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Connolly, Mace Introduce Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation

By South Fairfax News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, 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 suicide.

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Connolly, Ciscomani Introduce Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act

By South Fairfax News Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 13, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act,

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Connolly, Salazar, Castro Introduce Resolution in Support of U.S.-Chile Tax Treaty

By South Fairfax News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 9, 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. investments in Chile, consistent with the U.S. Model Tax Treaty.

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Connolly Statement on Proposed Debt Agreement

By South Fairfax News Report | May 31, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement on last night’s proposed framework between President Biden and House Republicans:

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Connolly Statement on H.R. 476

By South Fairfax News Report | May 30, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:

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Connolly Urges President Biden to Invoke the 14th Amendment

By South Fairfax News Report | May 25, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:

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Connolly, Granger, Stanton, Molinaro Relaunch Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials

By South Fairfax News Report | May 21, 2023

On May 19, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress announced the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials for the 118th Congress.

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Connolly, Molinaro Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Intergovernmental Relations

By South Fairfax News Report | May 20, 2023

On May 19, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) introduced the Restore the Partnership Act,

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Connolly Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Transparency at the Supreme Court

By South Fairfax News Report | May 12, 2023

On May 11, 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.

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Connolly, Estes Reintroduce Senior Care Legislation

By South Fairfax News Report | May 11, 2023

On May 11 Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia) and Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs).

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Connolly Slams Republican Attempts to Distract from Trump’s Criminal Record

By South Fairfax News Report | May 10, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:

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Connolly Introduces Resolution Honoring America’s Public Servants

By South Fairfax News Report | May 9, 2023

On May 9, 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.

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Connolly Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By South Fairfax News Report | May 8, 2023

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.

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Connolly Statement on GAO Report on Political Burrowing

By South Fairfax News Report | May 1, 2023

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 “burrowing.”

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Connolly, Kim, Hirono, Mullin Introduce Partner with Korea Act

By South Fairfax News Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 26, 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 legislation that builds on the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) and encourages greater ties between American and Korean businesses.

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Connolly, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to IVF, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology

By South Fairfax News Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 25, to mark National Infertility Awareness Week, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand and protect access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) that millions of Americans need to have children, including Senator Duckworth who relied on IVF to have her two daughters.

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Connolly Hosts Virtual Town Hall on Historic Climate Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act

By South Fairfax News Report | Apr 27, 2023

In celebration of Earth Day, Congressman Gerry Connolly hosted a roundtable discussion and town hall on the Inflation Reduction Act and the investments Congress has made in clean energy, environmental justice, and climate change mitigation.

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Connolly Statement on House Passage of H.Res. 311

By South Fairfax News Report | Apr 26, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement on H.Res. 311, a resolution “encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region,” which the House passed today:

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Connolly, Porter, Mfume Reintroduce Two Bills to Make Tax System Work Better for Americans

By South Fairfax News Report | Apr 25, 2023

As tax season winds down, Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) today reintroduced two bills to improve the efficiency of the tax system for Americans.