Gerald E. Connolly

Democrat Representative of Virginia's 11th district

Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Virginia, district 11
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@GerryConnolly

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Congresses Served

House Terms

March 30, 1950 (74 years old)

Birthday

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.