I wanted you to hear it from me first — my colleagues have just elected me to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee!
This is a big deal.
The Oversight Committee is one of the most powerful tools we have to hold the powerful accountable. And with Trump back in the White House and MAGA extremists controlling Congress, this role is more important than ever.
In 2017 and 2018, I used my perch on the Oversight Committee to expose Trump's conflicts of interest, stop his war on the post office, and even save a federal agency. Now, I'm going to be the top Democrat on the committee.
As Ranking Member, I’ll have the authority to investigate, expose, and fight back against their agenda. Whether it’s holding Trump’s cronies accountable, protecting the rights of everyday people, or defending democracy itself, I’m ready for the fight ahead.
This isn’t just a new title — this is the beginning of a whole new chapter.
I’ll be honest: This is going to be a battle every single day. MAGA has already shown that they’ll stop at nothing to push their agenda. They have deep pockets, powerful allies, and they are ruthless.
They’re going to try to rig the system in their favor — just like they always do. They’ll spread lies, shield corrupt allies, and chip away at our democracy, bit by bit. But I’m not going to let that happen.
Gerry Connolly is a Democratic member of Congress and represents Virginia’s 11th District, located in Northern Virginia. Gerry and his wife Smitty have lived in Fairfax since 1979 and have one daughter, Caitlin. Gerry previously served as the Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. In Congress, Gerry has worked continuously to grow Northern Virginia’s economy, to ensure a world-class education system, and to preserve Social Security and Medicare. Gerry has our backs in Congress, so let's have his back on the campaign trail. Donate to Connolly for Congress today!
