Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in support of a bill which would rename a post office in Fairfax, Virginia, for one of our former colleagues, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, a father, a husband, friend of mine and to this body, and a lifelong civil public servant, one that dedicated his life to his constituents, his community, and to his country. Gerald Connolly began his life of service at the Heifer Project International in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Pete Sessions
Representative · Texas · Republican
Pete Sessions
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My dear friend, the gentleman from Florida, Vern Buchanan, years ago began this process, understanding that it was more than just an issue that Congress would deal with. It is also an issue that is called spring forward, fall back. You fall back as we get to October, and that means you lose the time, the light that you had all this time.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this bill, which would rename a post office in Georgetown, Ohio, for Ulysses S. Grant. As an Ohio native, Grant was born in Point Pleasant and raised in Georgetown before attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Upon graduation, he served with distinction in the Mexican-American war. He later went on to engage in several major battles during the American Civil War, eventually becoming the first officer appointed as lieutenant general of the United States Army.
Biography
Before entering Congress, Pete Sessions worked in the private sector, gaining experience in telecommunications management. Elected as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 17th District in 2020, he has focused on economic growth, healthcare reform, and supporting veterans. Sessions played a key role as Chair of the House Rules Committee and has sponsored legislation to expand rural broadband access. He is known for a direct, business-minded approach, aiming to advance pragmatic solutions for his constituents in Central Texas.
Education
- B.S. in Social Sciences and Political Science, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX1978
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2021–PresentRepresented Texas's 17th congressional district for 3 terms.
U.S. Representative
2003–2019Represented Texas's 32nd congressional district for 8 terms.
U.S. Representative
1997–2003Represented Texas's 5th congressional district for 3 terms.
Vice President for Public Policy, National Center for Policy Analysis
1993–1996Served as vice president for public policy at the Dallas-based conservative public policy research institute before his initial election to Congress.
District Manager for Marketing, Southwestern Bell
1978–1993Worked for Southwestern Bell for sixteen years, rising to district manager for marketing in Dallas.
Policy Focus
Health27%
Government Operations and Politics19%
Crime and Law Enforcement16%
Finance and Financial Sector14%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Pete Sessions's record in Congress.
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
Co-sponsored and helped pass the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, expanding protections for individuals with disabilities.
House Rules Committee Leadership
Served as Chairman of the House Rules Committee, overseeing the legislative process for major bills from 2013 to 2019.
STEM Education Funding
Secured federal funding to support STEM education initiatives in Texas schools and universities.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Support
Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, contributing to major federal tax reform.
Committee Assignments
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- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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