Lawmakers take actions on various issues to make a difference.
In the health care space, it often seems I work around the clock to assess federal policy, hear perspectives from the medical community as well as patients and explore ways to help lower health care costs.
One way I do this is by looking at the health care landscape in our region.
Accordingly, I am a leader of H.R. 2191,… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tapping Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers. The Senior Service College Fellowship helps train and develop senior level civilians for military leadership roles.
In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Virginia Tech’s traditions of service… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Mount Rogers Community Services Board, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $1 million grant. The funding supports local substance abuse and mental health services. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Mount Rogers Community Services leads specialized programs for those impacted by… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc., based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant. The funding supports local opioid response programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems operates numerous New Day Recovery facilities and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows:
$715,795 for Bluefield University to lead interior and exterior site repairs
$429,270 for Virginia Department of Transportation to repair damaged guard rails… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act. This new measure comes in response to the Trump v. Barbara decision, where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States to aliens who enter the country illegally have automatic access to constitutional protections as granted by the Citizenship… Read more »
At the close of June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) weighed in on various issues that impact the country.
Perhaps the SCOTUS decision to receive the most media attention is Trump v. Barbara. This case concerns the Citizenship Clause in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The Citizenship Clause specifically states, “all persons born or naturalized in… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Rooftop of Virginia CAP, based in Galax, Virginia, a $3,012,885 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Head start and early head start services support communities in the Twin Counties region.
“This HHS grant for more than $3 million… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant. This funding will support the completion of municipal waterline to serve households in Lee and Scott Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Potable water is an important resource for Southwest Virginia communities.
“This ARC grant for… Read more »
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that federal funds will support communities in Southwest Virginia impacted from Hurricane Helene. The breakdown of grants includes:
$3.5 million for Giles County to support the repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement of disaster-damaged homes for low- and moderate-income households
$3.5 million for Washington County… Read more »
