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Gerry Connolly

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Gerry Edward Connolly is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 11th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Connolly has focused on various issues including government accountability, environmental protection, and healthcare reform. He has served on several committees, including the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where he has been involved in investigations and legislation related to federal oversight and transparency.

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Jun 29, 2025

One of the best decisions I ever made.

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May 20, 2025

Cannot continue to provide offensive weaponry to a government if it refuses to respect the laws of war.

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May 20, 2025

When I announced my diagnosis six months ago, I promised transparency. After grueling treatments, we’ve learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned. I’ll do everything possible to continue to represent you and…

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Apr 28, 2025

With no rancor and a full heart, I move into this final chapter full of pride in what we’ve accomplished together over 30 years.

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Apr 27, 2025

With no rancor and a full heart, I move into this final chapter full of pride in what we've accomplished together over 30 years.

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Apr 27, 2025

I will do everything possible to continue to represent my constituents for the remainder of my term.

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Apr 27, 2025

After grueling treatments, we've learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned.

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Apr 27, 2025

When I announced my diagnosis six months ago, I promised transparency.

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Apr 26, 2025

DOGE is moving personal information across agencies without the notification required under the Privacy Act.

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Apr 26, 2025

The Trump Administration’s troubling track record of mishandling sensitive data... proves they cannot be trusted to consolidate vast stores of personal, financial, and biometric information.

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Mar 25, 2025

This incident raises grave concerns about the misuse of unsecured communication platforms for classified discussions.

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Mar 24, 2025

Turning over the service to DOGE would result in it being undermined and privatized.

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Mar 4, 2025

Today, Republicans have hauled before us the mayors of four major American cities to frame them as lawless.

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Mar 4, 2025

The proposition that immigrants cause crime is false.

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Mar 3, 2025

Once again, I believe this is a commonsense approach to contracting. We can't just take a mindless approach to the lowest cost winning every bid. It can jeopardize national security and at the end of the day, it can actually cost more than…

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Mar 3, 2025

I support H.R. 872 and urge its adoption. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mar 3, 2025

I have no further speakers. I urge passage of H.R. 1515, and I yield back the balance of my time.

govinfo.gov
Mar 3, 2025

Are directed exclusively at opponents of and express support for the Trump Administration, explicitly criticize the Biden Administration.

cbsnews.com
Mar 3, 2025

Your new initiative is a pretext for misusing your office for political ends, threatening and intimidating critics of the Administration.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

This threat is illegal, reckless, and yet another example of the cruel and arbitrary chaos Mr Musk is inflicting on the people's government and its dedicated public servants.

bbc.com
Feb 20, 2025

Privatizing the Postal Service is an attack on Americans' access to critical information, benefits and life-saving medical care. It is clear that Trump and his cronies value lining their own pockets more than the lives and connection of…

newsweek.com
Feb 20, 2025

You have repeatedly portrayed Mr. Musk as the head of DOGE, including at an Oval Office press conference.

commondreams.org
Feb 20, 2025

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the principal oversight committee of the House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate 'any matter' at 'any time'.

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