The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act. This measure, introduced by U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), seeks to reform federal nuclear licensing processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The bill heads to the… Read more »
In DC, majority and minority parties impact the art of legislating.
The majority party in office controls the daily legislative agenda, wields greater representation on committees and sets the chamber rules.
As a result, the minority party has less say in contributing to the legislative process.
However, as a matter of governance, there are many opportunities for the majority and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will award $195,710,118 to Virginia in Year Two funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program.
This federal initiative, which was established through the 2025 reconciliation bill, H.R. 1 - the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, is part of a $50 billion funding pool to help states transform rural health care… Read more »
Veterans Day is an American tradition to honor those who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Their service is rooted in love of country and community.
These values not only shape the brave Americans who enlist in military service, but they also help guide our servicemembers who later become political leaders.
Throughout American history, some who take the oath to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Treasury approved Virginia’s nomination of 153 new Opportunity Zones (OZs) as proposed by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. A map of the new OZs in Virginia, which are set to take effect in January 2027, is available here.
The OZ program is meant to incentivize private investment capital in economically distressed communities. This federal initiative,… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium, whose board is based in Radford, Virginia, a $2,000,000 grant for workforce development. The funding will support the training of 450 individuals and help 75 businesses access a developed workforce and/or related services.
In response to this grant notice, U.S.… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded IGoTechnology, Inc. (iGo), based in Grundy, Virginia, a $2,405,739 grant. The funding supports construction of 25 miles of fiber in Dickenson County as part of a fiber-to-the-premises network.
In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Improved… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of November.
In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. If a County’s or City’s schools are closed, then its office hours will be closed as well. Please… Read more »
I advocate for the American way of life and the American Dream based on individualism, hard work and the ability to move up the social ladder.
Accordingly, I have voiced my staunch opposition to socialism and its impacts on society.
This Congress, I supported H. Con. Res. 58 to denounce the horrors of socialism and H. Res. 1490 to condemn socialism in all its forms.
While the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the County of Tazewell, Virginia, a $2,118,842 grant. The funding supports the installation of safety improvement features such as double centerline, edge line striping and warning signs, among others. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Tazewell County has identified six high-risk corridors with… Read more »
