Threats of a government shutdown from Congressional Democrats, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, have grown as the Congress approaches the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.
And yet, Democrats are trying to blame Republicans for the looming Schumer shutdown!
Should Schumer cause a shutdown, President Trump has made a commitment to “take care” of the military and social security… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act. This measure seeks to reform federal nuclear licensing processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
“Nuclear energy is a… Read more »
A Florida jury has convicted Ryan Routh for his role in attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump in 2024.
In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“After already surviving an attempted assassination, President Trump’s life was once again in danger on a Florida golf course. I respect the decision the jury made in… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution, H.R. 5371 – theContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30.
Following passage of the continuing resolution, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a Brownfields grant to LENOWISCO Planning District Commission for a total of $1.2 million. This funding supports environmental site assessment activities in Dickenson, Lee, Scott and Wise Counties and the City of Norton.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“LENOWISCO Planning… Read more »
Once again, Obamacare has entered Congressional debate. It is failing to deliver affordable health insurance!
This time, it is the Democrats making the argument.
Now, I confess to you that I was shocked to hear a Democratic Member of Congress say recently in a hearing: “if these credits expire and premiums rising by hundreds of dollars each month and thousands each year, putting… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. The measure, introduced by U.S. Congressman Michael Rulli (R-OH), helps codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14241 by reestablishing and making permanent the National Coal Council.
Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA),… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1,079,165 grant to the Scott County Telephone Cooperative. The funding covers the costs incurred from projects that repaired telephone poles and fiber optic cables damaged by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“After… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $3,200,000 grant to Lee County. The funding helps a wastewater treatment project that is supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will promote economic development in western Lee County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For years, I am proud to have worked with the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $210,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission. This EDA investment supports the development and implementation of an economic development framework. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The New River Valley Regional Commission serves Floyd,… Read more »
