The Republican Congress continues to use the reconciliation process to produce conservative wins for the American people.
Not only were the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) done in a reconciliation bill, but earlier this June, Congress passed another reconciliation bill to fully fund federal immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term.
This had to happen… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July.
July 8, 2026
Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
County Administrator’s Office
Conference Room
190 Beech Street
Gate City, VA 24251
Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Conference Room
33640 Main… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well.
In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across the United States. Through May and June, he accomplished these goals.
Chairman Griffith is a proponent of House Republicans’ push to keep American communities safe and deliver more… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $9,344,475 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support Washington County Service Authority repair damaged waterline impacted by Hurricane Helene.
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well.
In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This… Read more »
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $40 million investment from Rural King to establish a new distribution plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 150 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Henry County continues to gain traction by… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2,840,000 award. The funding will support design development of a novel power electronics converter that delivers superior power compared to traditional converters. The funding is supported by the agency’s Disruptive Direct Current Converters for… Read more »
250 years of independence not only demonstrates endurance and perseverance through hardship, but it elevates the foundations of our country.
My column last week focused on some of the figures who contributed to these foundations. These leaders, whose names are honored in our Ninth District communities, helped light the revolutionary flames for independence.
Our region served as a… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Giles County a $3,693,800 cleanup grant to support cleanup activities at local brownfield sites owned by the former Leas & McVitty/New River Tannery.
Congressman Griffith continues to voice… Read more »
