News List

Thursday, June 19th marks America’s celebration of Juneteenth. The national holiday is meant to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.  Interestingly, this date does not signify the official nationwide end to slavery. Slavery was a fairly common practice, even in the North, as the United States transitioned from its colonial period to its independence. In fact,… Read more »

The U.S. House voted and passed S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The bill now heads to President Trump for his executive approval. On passage, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed repeals of “greenhouse gas” emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Kasey Walden of Bristol’s Virginia High School to Washington, D.C., today. As the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition from Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, Kasey’s artwork George Washington, Virginian is now officially displayed in the U.S. Capitol.   “There are many artistic students in the Ninth… Read more »

Many families have prepared for the return of summer.  Plans include pool parties, barbecues and vacations. Some plans will account for summer heat. Air conditioning and other tools will be increasingly used to keep homes cool. This increased electricity demand means that our electric grid will be under greater stress. We are already hearing of potential breaking points this… Read more »

The United States of America will commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6.  Ahead of the anniversary, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) addressed Congress on the House floor to bring attention to the National D-Day Memorial and the story of one of its founders, Bob Slaughter. Click here or below to watch Congressman Griffith’s… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This legislation helps continue important health programs that fight substance use disorder and promote recovery resources. Following House passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “We are seeing… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June.   June 10, 2025 Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Bluefield Council Chambers 112 Huffard Dr Bluefield, VA 24641   Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Town of Grundy Offices 1185 Plaza Dr.  Grundy, VA… Read more »

A number of communities and localities in Virginia’s Ninth District are reported to be considered “sanctuary jurisdictions” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In light of this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Ninth District law enforcement organizations and localities are very cooperative with the federal government in… Read more »

The U.S. Constitution is a revolutionary document which has inspired other nations in drafting their own Constitutions. Unbeknownst to some, the current Constitution wasn’t the first governing document of the United States after gaining independence. The Articles of Confederation served as the country’s first Constitution. Following ratification of the Articles in 1781, our young… Read more »