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The 11th Congressional District of Virginia is home to some of the nation’s largest technology firms and Congressman Connolly knows firsthand the positive impact the technology sector has on our regional and national economy. Supporting a strong technology agenda will help America retain and improve our global edge.
- -He is the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Technology, Procurement, and Information Policy. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over federal contracting and technology policy, which is of central importance to Northern Virginia’s economy.
- -He is a member of the Smart Contracting Caucus, a bipartisan group of Representatives who work together to facilitate partnerships between federal agencies and contractors.
- -He is Co-Chairman of the New Democrat Coalition’s Task Force on Innovation, Competitiveness and Tax Reform. This Task Force focuses on how best to support private sector innovation in order to enhance the nation’s economic and technological competiveness.
- -He has introduced legislation on the Chief Technology Officer, Federal Acquisition Institute, and other contracting issues of importance to Northern Virginia businesses.
News
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Federal News Radio: IT Reform Bill Overcomes Toughest Hurdle on Path to Become Law
Dec 4 2014The first major reform bill for federal information technology in more than a decade has made it through its toughest hurdle – the National Defense Authorization bill. Read more.
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Federal Times: Lawmakers Strike Deal on Sweeping IT Reform Bill
Dec 3 2014Known as the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), the bill would significantly empower CIOs at the largest civilian agencies. Read more.
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Nextgov: Federal IT Overhaul Included in Defense Bill, Headed for Vote
Dec 3 2014The bipartisan Federal Information Technology Reform Act -- which aims to upgrade the government's creaky process for purchasing and building IT systems -- has made it past intense House-Senate negotiations and will be included in the compromise version of the Fiscal 2015 National Defense Authorization Act unveiled by lawmakers late Tuesday evening. Read more.
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Statement from Rep. Gerald E. Connolly on the Announcement of Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the New Oversight and Government Reform Chairman
Nov 18 2014Congressman Connolly released the following statement on the announcement of Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the new Oversight and Government Reform Chairman. Read more.
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Connolly, Eshoo, Other Congressmen Introduce BiPartisan Federal IT Procurement Reform Bill
Jul 30 2014A bipartisan group of Members today proposed sweeping reforms to how the federal government purchases IT goods and services. The Reforming Federal Procurement of Information Technology (RFP-IT) Act, was introduced by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Ranking Member of the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee. Read more.
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