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Gerald Connolly
Politicians/Gerald Connolly
Gerald Connolly

Gerald Connolly

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (VA-11)
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
100% · avg 96%
Age
76
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Boston, MA
Residence
Fairfax, VA
Born
March 30, 1950
Family
Wife: Cathy; 1 Child: Caitlin
Contact
202-225-1492
Education
BA, Literature
Maryknoll College
1971
MPA
Harvard University
1979
Political Career3
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Virginia
2009-2025
Providence District Supervisor
Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County
1995-2003
Chair
Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County
2003-2007
Professional Background3
Staff
United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee
1979-1989
Vice President
Washington Office, SRI International
1989-1997
Former Vice President
Community Relations, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Organizations25
New Democrats
Vice Chair
2012
Task Force on Technology
Co-Chair
Washington International Corporate Circle Program
Co-Founder
Virginia Association of Counties (VaCo)
Former Board Member/President
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
Former Chair
Mantua Citizens Association (MCA)
Former President
Boards of Directors, American Red Cross of the National Capital Area
Member
Boards of Directors, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
Member
Boards of Directors, Fairfax Partnership for Youth
Member
Boards of Directors, Greater Washington Initiative Board of Trustees
Member
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC)
Former Chair
Technology, Education and Entrepreneurship Task Force
Co-Chair
Legislative Committee, Fairfax County
Former Chair
Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC)
Former Chair
Fairfax County Emergency Preparedness Task Force
Former Chair/Member
Airports Advisory Committee, Fairfax County
Former Providence District Representative
Economic Advisory Committee, Fairfax County
Former Vice Chair
Boards of Directors, Virginia Institute of Government, University of Virginia
Member
Boards of Directors, Institute for Regional Excellence
Member
Executive Committee, Foundation for Virginia
Board Member
Fairfax Government Reorganization Commission
Member
1992-1993
United States Delegation, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA)
Chair
present
The Providence Players of Fairfax
Member
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations
Former President
Boards of Directors, Medical Care for Children Partnership
Member
Committees10
Smart Contracting Caucus
Co-Chair
New Democrats Caucus
Member
Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus on Taiwan
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus on Korea
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus on US-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans
Co-Chair
Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Information Technology Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
The Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
100% · avg 96%
Age
76
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Boston, MA
Residence
Fairfax, VA
Born
March 30, 1950
Family
Wife: Cathy; 1 Child: Caitlin
Contact
202-225-1492