Gerald E. Connolly

Representative · VA-11 · D

Former member (no longer serving)

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – May 21, 2025 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009

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Gerald E. Connolly

Representative · VA-11 · D

Former member (no longer serving)

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – May 21, 2025 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

27 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.

H.R. 3490 · Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced May 19, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-96.
H.Res. 403 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 9, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 3317 · Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Introduced May 9, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3317, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 324 · Raising awareness of esophageal cancer by expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month".
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2622 · Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 2417 · Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 2416 · Taiwan International Solidarity Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 2361 · Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2181 · Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Bell asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2181, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 2180 · Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2180, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1912 · Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 12, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-56.
H.Res. 186 · Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
H.R. 1670 · Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1601 · Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1601, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1600 · Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1560 · Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1560, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1559 · Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1559, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1558 · Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Min asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1558, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1522 · Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 759 · Federal Firefighters Families First Act
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 759, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 758 · Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R. 671 · Vital Documents Access for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 670 · Lady Liberty Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 494 · To amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 493 · FAIR Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

27 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.

H.R. 3490 · Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced May 19, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-96.
H.Res. 403 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 9, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 3317 · Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Introduced May 9, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3317, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 324 · Raising awareness of esophageal cancer by expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month".
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2622 · Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 2417 · Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 2416 · Taiwan International Solidarity Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 2361 · Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2181 · Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Bell asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2181, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 2180 · Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2180, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1912 · Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 12, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-56.
H.Res. 186 · Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
H.R. 1670 · Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1601 · Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1601, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1600 · Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1600, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1560 · Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1560, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1559 · Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1559, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1558 · Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Min asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1558, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1522 · Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 759 · Federal Firefighters Families First Act
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 759, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 758 · Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R. 671 · Vital Documents Access for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 670 · Lady Liberty Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 494 · To amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 493 · FAIR Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.