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Congressman Connolly has led efforts to extend Metrorail, complete the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, and open Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge to the public. He has worked with colleagues from the region to more than double Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration funding while writing comprehensive legislation to restore the Bay. These efforts complement his efforts as a local government official, where he led the effort to build the 41-mile-long Cross County Trail and helped protect 10% of Fairfax County as county-owned parkland. He helped design and implement the county's first comprehensive environmental plan which subsequently won a national award.
In the 111thCongress, Congressman Connolly helped pass the largest investment in clean energy in American history and supported legislation to reduce global warming pollution and reform offshore oil drilling. He led efforts to oppose drilling off the coast of Virginia or in the Chesapeake Bay and introduced amendments to require oil companies to pay the full cost of oil spill cleanups. During the 112thCongress, Congressman Connolly has continued his efforts to establish powerful voluntary tax incentives to complete America’s 11 National Scenic Trails and is helping craft Chesapeake Bay restoration legislation. He reintroduced legislation to protect coastal communities and the Chesapeake Bay from oil spills. Finally, he is fighting against efforts to repeal the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Antiquities Act, and other important environmental legislation. As a Vice-Chairman of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus, he plays a leadership role in efforts to protect America’s environment and public health.
News
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Connolly Talks Transportation, Tax Credits in Telephone Town Hall
Jul 18 2012More than 16,000 11th Congressional district residents listened to Rep. Gerry Connolly's 15th telephone town hall call Tuesday night. Read more.
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House Adopts Connolly-Polis Amendment to Cut Oil Shale Subsidy
Jun 6 2012TheHouse today adopted an amendment offered by Congressmen Gerry Connolly of Virginia and Jared Polis of Colorado to slash $25 million from failed oil shale research subsidies and redirect the funds toward deficit reduction. Read more.
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Video: Connolly Speaks Against the GOP REINS Act
Dec 7 2011Congressman Connolly spoke today against the GOP led, anti-environment REINS Act. The REINS Act would block even the most commonsense public health regulations.
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Release: Connolly to Hold 11th Telephone Town Meeting Thursday Evening
Nov 15 2011Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his 11th Telephone Town Meeting for residents of Virginia's 11th Congressional District on Thursday, November 17 at 8 pm. Residents can sign up to be on the call. Read more.
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Article: Washington Times: Va. Congressional Delegation Supports Request for Disaster Relief
Oct 19 2011Nine members of Virginia's congressional delegation sent a letter to President Obama Tuesday supporting Gov. Bob McDonnell's request for disaster relief in the wake of Tropical Storm Lee. Read more.
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