In my Easter column from last year, I discussed the importance of prayer.
Different communities of faith routinely embrace prayer and reflection.
I respect every community of faith and freedoms that permit exercising one’s religion of choice. For me and my family, we rely on prayer to grow as Christians.
When voting in DC, I join both House Democrats and House Republicans in attending… Read more »
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s competitions at the Olympics. These new rules will apply beginning at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This latest action by the IOC will… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $132,885 grant. The funding supports research into obesity and insulin sensitivity. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The scientific community relies on dedicated research efforts to study obesity.
“This HHS grant for more than… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a loan guarantee of $7,568,000 to Twain Capital. While based in Mississippi, Twain Capital will focus on acquiring and restarting the idle Pine Products Sawmill in Martinsville, Virginia. The funding will support the facility in resuming its operations. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
There are public misperceptions that the Republican majority in this 119th Congress is doing little for the American people.
But simply running the numbers on the quantity of bills passed fails to account for the major quality conservative victories delivered by this slim Republican majority!
Upon taking a closer look, one sees great progress is underway.
For instance, some of the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, based in Troutdale, Virginia, a $100,000 grant for a visitor center. This funding will support the development of a facility to expand the outdoor recreation economy in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Southwest Virginia communities rely on… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has launched a $35 million campaign to triple U.S. transmission capacity. As part of the campaign, ARPA-E awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2.5 million award. The funding will support design development of a novel power electronics converter. The funding is supported by the agency’s… Read more »
One agenda item for Republicans in 2026 is to make life more affordable.
We recognize that high prices on everything from groceries to gas make it harder to purchase a home, raise a family and send your kids to school.
These rises in the costs of living were fueled in large part by the high levels of inflation we saw during the Biden-Harris years.
Under President Biden, inflation was… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative, based in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant for an Outlying Areas Broadband project. This funding will support installation of a fiber network that serves broadband to 74 homes and 15 businesses and community anchor institutions. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
As Congressman of the Ninth District of Virginia, I am often invited to attend events at the White House, particularly on issues I am fighting for.
In 2025, I attended such an event at the White House when the President signed into law my HALT Fentanyl Act!
HALT Fentanyl permanently designates lethal fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I narcotics and helps law enforcement… Read more »
