The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, based in Marion, Virginia, a $1.5 million assessment coalition grant to support brownfield inventories, planning, environmental… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $7,509,783 grant. This funding will support the establishment of a national defense rail resilience research center, which will focus research efforts on improving safety and resiliency along the Strategic Rail Corridor Network (STRACNET).
In… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Eastern Federal Lands Division. The funding breakdown of the grant is as follows:
$1,300,000 to support infrastructure repairs and replacement activities at George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »
American coal requires fighters in its corner. In our corner of Virginia, I am proud to be in the ring to support a vital industry for communities in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District.
As such, I have supported legislation and signed many letters as one of the co-chairs of the United States House of Representatives Coal Caucus.
Some of those letters have gone to encourage the… Read more »
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance unveiled a Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud. The pledge consists of six pillars to secure federal programs, coordinate anti-fraud actions across government agencies and deliver justice to those who illegally take advantage of taxpayer-funded benefits. As a Congressional leader supporting Republicans’ “War on Fraud,” U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »
Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has selected Dr. Richard Linton as the next president of Virginia Tech. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As the Congressman for Virginia’s Ninth District with family ties to Virginia Tech, it is an honor to work with Virginia Tech’s leadership.
“I am truly excited by the new… Read more »
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 »
