Gerald E. Connolly

Became law (3)

• 

  Gerald Connolly (D-VA)· Jun 9

  Their bill

  Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

  H.R. 3490 Government Operations and Politics

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Became law

  This Act directs the Government Accountability Office to perform a specific evaluation. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill addresses health issues and screening protocols relevant to older age groups.

  • Scored +3

    Would men be better off under this?

    The bill addresses esophageal cancer, which is noted as rapidly increasing among American men.

  No question was scored the opposite.

• 

  Gerald Connolly (D-VA)· Dec 12

  Their bill

  Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025

  H.R. 1912 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay beneficiaries or their successor fiduciaries an amount equal to benefits misused by a fiduciary.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +10

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Directly protects veterans by ensuring reimbursement of misused benefits.

  • Scored +8

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    Ensures veterans recover benefits misused by fiduciaries.

  No question was scored the opposite.

• 

  Ann Wagner (R-MO)· Dec 2

  Cosponsored

  Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

  H.R. 1512 International Affairs

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020. It focuses on increasing reporting requirements regarding the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates updated reports to Congressional committees to ensure more transparent oversight of foreign relations guidance.

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill strengthens the management of relations with Taiwan through periodic reviews of State Department guidelines.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (11)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

• 

  Gerald Connolly (D-VA)· May 5

  Their bill

  Taiwan International Solidarity Act

  H.R. 2416 International Affairs

  A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Relations · May 6

  This bill amends the TAIPEI Act of 2019. It clarifies that UN Resolution 2758 did not determine Taiwan's sovereignty or its representation in the UN.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill encourages U.S. allies and partners to oppose efforts to undermine Taiwan's partnerships.

  • Scored +6

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The act mandates U.S. advocacy for Taiwan's inclusion and representation in international organizations.

  No question was scored the opposite.

• 

  Gerald Connolly (D-VA)· Mar 3

  Their bill

  Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025

  H.R. 758 Government Operations and Politics

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  The House voted 402–16 on Mar 4.

  402–16

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · Mar 4

  This bill directs the United States Postal Service to track and report traffic crashes involving mail transport.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires the Postmaster General to publish an annual report containing aggregated statistics and trends regarding mail-related traffic deaths and injuries.

  • Scored +2

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill provides flexibility for employees to submit crash reports under alternative deadlines if they suffer serious injuries.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Contractors face financial risks and the potential loss of contracts if they fail to comply with the new reporting mandates.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill imposes potential fines, contract suspensions, or terminations on contractors who fail to meet strict reporting deadlines.

• 

  John Moolenaar (R-MI)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act

  H.R. 2306 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  Since then: a Senate committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Nov 12

  This bill extends the authority of the Adams Memorial Commission from 2025 to 2032. It also updates the compliance standards for the commemorative work to extend to 2032.

And 8 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 1 no, 68 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Would women be better off under this? 0 no, 35 yes.
• Would Black Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 30 yes.
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 29 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 0 no, 66 yes. 8 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 3 no, 38 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 1 no, 37 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 33 yes.