American leadership in space represents a new frontier for technological progress.
Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, recently undertook an orbital mission with the launch of its Starship rocket. Not to be confused with the Enterprise of Star Trek fame, the Starship launch is a steppingstone for something greater. SpaceX and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are working… Read more »
Republicans are on the front lines to root out waste, fraud and abuse of the federal government by large criminal conspiracies.
Accordingly, I am taking additional steps to continue the Republicans’ War on Fraud.
Earlier this year, I helped lead investigations into Medicaid fraud. Together with Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Brett Guthrie, and the… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October.
October 8, 2026
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 »
Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report that illustrates ongoing challenges with the tobacco product application process at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since 2013, Congress has heard and seen the difficulties associated with reviewing tobacco product applications in a timely manner. The GAO report sheds light on this current system and the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Mountain Valor Veteran Services, based in Floyd, Virginia, a grant for $350,000. The funding supports community-based suicide prevention services for veterans and their families.
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As a lawmaker who authored a letter of… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports research into antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture pathogens. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Antimicrobial resistant pathogens are germs that develop to the… Read more »
U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently announced new trade deals with China that will result in the purchase of millions of metric tons of American coal. This announcement came following trade negotiations between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C.
Before the two leaders met in DC, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped lead a… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County, Virginia, a $529,133 grant. This funding will support a water line replacement project along Ramsey Road and U.S. Route 58.
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for more than $529,000 helps Wise County modernize local water line… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unveiled a package of policies that help combat fraudulent activities and protect public health programs that serve vital health care resources to patients. One of these policies, H.R. 10621 – the Medicaid Fraud Fighting and Taxpayer Protection Act, is sponsored by U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,331 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for psoriasis. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects millions of Americans.
“This grant for… Read more »
