News List

An iconic Christmas story that continues to resonate with my family and many others is Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic A Christmas Carol. While the book was first published in 1843 in London, Dickens’ writings captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.  Because of his popularity in the United States, Dickens visited numerous American communities for reading… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives featured rules debate on several pieces of legislation. Congressman Griffith led the Republican side in rules debate on the following bills: H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, funds cost-sharing reduction payments to reduce out-of-pocket health care costs like deductibles and copays. The bill also expands access to… Read more »

In Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a statue unveiling and dedication ceremony to honor Virginia’s new contribution to National Statuary Hall. The new contribution is civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns of Prince Edward County, who is remembered for her courageous actions to protest racial segregation in Virginia public schools. Barbara Rose Johns… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Griffith’s H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025. This legislation amends Section 207 of the Federal Power Act to allow a Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) or state Public Utility Commission to petition the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue an order to keep a power plant open and to allocate… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted a roundtable with agency leaders and public officials to discuss public health policies and efforts that address Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz headlined the roundtable. U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »

I have heard far too many devastating stories about the impacts of the opioid crisis on American communities, particularly those in Virginia’s Ninth District. My colleagues on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and I continue to listen to parents, community leaders and doctors about the losses of their loved ones, friends and patients. These heartfelt, insightful stories help me… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on S. 356 – the Secure Rural SchoolsReauthorization Act of 2025. These funds from the “Secure Rural Schools” program are essentially meant to supplement Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). This bill now heads to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. Following passage of the bill,… Read more »

As the Congressman representing Virginia’s Ninth District, I am on the road often. When traveling to visit various communities in the Ninth, I use some time in the car to listen to audiobooks. One of my favorite genres is history.  In these historical pieces, I often look for relevant information suggesting ties to our region. One of my recent books, Pearl Harbor: Final… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Buchanan County Head Start, based in Grundy, Virginia, a $1,806,699 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Buchanan County Head Start serves over 100 children in Buchanan County. “This grant for more than $1.8 million helps Buchanan… Read more »

In multiple newsletters this year, I outlined important policies Republicans advanced in the reconciliation bill from this summer. I also outlined inconsistencies with Democratic Party objections to the reconciliation bill. Their talking points suggest the bill impacts the traditional Medicaid population, including pregnant women, seniors, children and individuals with disabilities.… Read more »