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Environment
As a co-Chairman of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus, he plays a leadership role in efforts to protect America’s environment and public health and push for investment in clean and renewable energy.In the 111th Congress, 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.
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 Connolly 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 Congress, he has led efforts to oppose drilling off the coast of Virginia or in the Chesapeake Bay and introduced amendments to protect the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and to require oil companies to pay the full cost of oil spill cleanups. In addition, 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. Finally, he is fighting against efforts to repeal the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Antiquities Act, and other important environmental legislation.
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Fairfax County honors Connolly's efforts by Naming 41-mile trail the "Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail"
Jun 9 2014The Fairfax County Park Authority held a ceremony this weekend in Lorton to rename the 41-mile Cross County Trail the "Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail," in recognition of Congressman Connolly's strong support for open space and parkland during his tenure on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Read more.
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Fairfax County to Recognize Rep. Gerry Connolly's Leadership in Creating 40-mile Cross County Trail at Renaming Ceremony on Saturday in Lorton
Jun 4 2014The Fairfax County Park Authority will hold a ceremony Saturday in Lorton to rename the 40-mile Cross County Trail the "Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail," in recognition of Congressman Connolly's strong support for open space and parkland during his tenure on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Read more.
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SEEC "Green Dogs" Statement on Carbon Pollution Standard for Existing Sources
Jun 2 2014The Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coalition, co-chaired by Representative Connolly, issued the following statement follow the EPA's announcement of proposed carbon pollution limits. Read more.
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The Hill: Opinion: Congressional Action on Climate Change is Key to a Sustainable Future
Apr 24 2014This week we mark the 44th anniversary of Earth Day when people from across the country and the world will come together in collective action to work towards a sustainable and cleaner future. Yet sadly, here in Congress we will gavel in yet another week of inaction on one of our most pressing and serious challenges: climate change. Read more.
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Politico: Wanted: A new Waxman for Dems' green caucus
Mar 5 2014Politico reports that with the recent announcement of Rep. Henry Waxman's retirement the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus (SEEC), co-chaired by Rep. Connolly, will work to institutionalize the work that Waxman and others have done on climate change and environmental issues. Read more.
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