May 8, 2025, will mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers in World War II.
Dubbed “Victory in Europe Day”, Nazi Germany could not sustain a two-front war.
The United States endured great losses but overcame the Nazi war machine. We did so, in part, thanks to the American worker, who helped manufacture and produce equipment for… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of May.
May 8, 2025
Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Town of Pearisburg Offices
Council Chambers
112 Tazewell Street
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Bland County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Bland County Courthouse
First Floor Conference Room
612 Main… Read more »
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Virginia affected by the severe February winter storms.
Affected individuals and businesses will have until November 3, 2025, to file their tax returns. Ninth District localities which qualified for tax relief include:
- Counties: Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll,… Read more »
The United States of America recognizes April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Families in Virginia’s Ninth District are far too familiar with the devastating impacts of illicit fentanyl on our communities. I will continue to push for federal policies that help the country tackle the… Read more »
Legislating spending by the Virginia legislature - never easy - was a lot less complicated than at the federal level.
In Virginia, there is a single bill that determines what the state spends.
At the federal level, however, you have a budget resolution, the potential for a reconciliation process and twelve appropriations acts, if things are going according to plan.
Last year, things… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded three Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The grants will help the Washington County Service Authority repair and replace waterline that serves Washington County and the Town of Damascus, Virginia. The grants are as follows:
$3,830,750.25 – “Route 58/91… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) met with members of Martin’s Pharmacy and other community pharmacists in Dublin, Virginia. Mr. William Hale, owner of Martin’s Pharmacy, invited Representative Griffith and led the discussions.
“Community pharmacies face unique challenges when serving their local populations with critical medicines and drugs. I am grateful for the dedicated… Read more »
Prayer is a foundation of many households in our country and around the world.
I respect people of all faiths and religious practices and recognize they have their own holidays.
This year, Passover is April 12 to April 20.
Ramadan began on February 28 and ended on March 29.
Others have different faith traditions and holidays.
But for me and my family, this time of year we celebrate… Read more »
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of actions at the White House to help the U.S. American coal industry. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended the White House event. Following the event, Rep. Griffith issued the following statement:
“The ‘War on Coal’, launched by the Obama… Read more »
Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the Ninth District.
The chosen theme for 2025 is “Commemorating Virginia’s… Read more »
