Gerald E. Connolly

Democrat Representative of Virginia's 11th district

  • Representative

    Virginia, district 11

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-1492

@GerryConnolly

connolly.house.gov

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8

Congresses Served

8

House Terms

March 30, 1950 (74 years old)

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  • First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, representing Virginia’s 11th congressional district.
  • Holds a B.A. in literature and a Master of Public Administration.
  • Worked with the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, focusing on international economic issues, narcotics control, and policies related to the United Nations and the Middle East.
  • Served as Vice President of the Washington Office of SRI International and Director of Community Relations for SAIC.
  • Elected as Providence District Supervisor in 1995 and later as Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, where he managed a significant budget and various county operations.
  • Has served on several committees and subcommittees in the U.S. House, including the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • Chairs the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
  • Member of various caucuses, including the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
  • Co-sponsored legislation aimed at reforming federal IT procurement and eliminating redundant federal agency reports.
  • Votes in alignment with President Joe Biden’s position 100% of the time as of January 2023.
  • Pro-choice and voted against amendments limiting abortion services and funding.
  • Voted in favor of the first impeachment of Donald Trump and criticized efforts to rename Dulles International Airport after Trump.
  • Supported the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which included controversial detention provisions.
  • Voted for economic stimulus measures and budget appropriations, while also supporting pay-as-you-go budget legislation.
  • Advocates for clean energy and environmental sustainability, voting in favor of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
  • Supports LGBT rights, including opposition to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and the Defense of Marriage Act.
  • Opposes the gun show loophole and supports background checks for firearms purchases.
  • Early supporter of the Affordable Care Act and public health insurance options.
  • Supports rescheduling marijuana for research and medical use.
  • Co-sponsored legislation benefiting military veterans.
  • Supported military intervention in Syria and aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
  • Has won reelection multiple times, including unopposed races.
  • Involved in community theatre and has lived in Mantua, Virginia, since 1979.
  • Faced legal issues in 2004 related to a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge, which was later dismissed.
  • Two of his staffers were injured in an attack at his office in 2023 by an individual charged with a hate crime.