Some in the media would have you believe that the Trump Administration’s recent attempts to reform the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an attack on American science.
This narrative became apparent when several CDC officials resigned their posts. One of those officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, cited his concerns about CDC policies shifting away from scientific reality… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced an amendment to the bill that increases funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy. This bill funds critical activities that bolster industries important to the people of… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a hearing entitled “Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.”
Following the hearing, Chairman Griffith issued the following statement:
“In the health care space today, AI is… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of September.
September 9, 2025
Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Richlands Offices
200 Washington Sq
Richlands, VA 24641
Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Town of Grundy Offices
1185 Plaza Dr.
Grundy, VA… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $611,861 research grant. The funding supports research into Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever disease or Zika virus. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The ‘yellow fever’ mosquito lives in many areas of the… Read more »
Congress’s August recess gives members time to do learning tours in their districts and elsewhere.
It also coincides with the return to school.
During this August recess, I had occasions to remember my years at Emory & Henry College (now University).
I recently was a guest speaker there for a political science class.
Arriving on campus, I was reminded of when I started at Emory as… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $150,803 research grant. The funding supports research into the behavior and neurology of young children involved in interactive video viewing platforms. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Children have abundant access to… Read more »
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has contracted with Mount Rogers Community Services, based in Wytheville, Virginia, for an award of $76,202,871. As part of a three-year contract, this funding supports the production of combat flame-resistant type II and type III shirts. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For years, Mount Rogers… Read more »
Throughout our country’s history, the American worker has constantly made important contributions.
American industry, powered by the great contributions of the workforce, helped our progression to be a global economic powerhouse. This dynamic duo of industry and the world’s best workforce developed our workforce’s skillsets and resources and ushered in national prosperity and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the following grants to Ninth District airports:
$1,000,000 to Smyth Wythe Airport Commission for hangar construction
$281,865 to Smyth Wythe Airport Commission for existing runway rehabilitation
$381,100 to Tazewell County Airport Authority for hangar construction
… Read more »
