Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.27.25

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Since the 1990s, one of the greatest U.S. foreign policy challenges has been Iran. Iran is a leading state sponsor of terrorism, funding proxy wars and supporting Islamic terrorist groups like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Despite different approaches to the Iranian regime, the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden Administrations all recognized the…

Griffith Op-Ed: “Big, Beautiful Bill” Bolsters Electric Grid, Helps Protect Americans from Blackout Threats

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As the U.S. Congress continues to deliberate on a reconciliation package to deliver to President Trump’s desk ahead of July 4, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) penned an op-ed on the package’s benefits for America’s electric grid.  Read his full op-ed in the Washington Examiner here or below. The intense heat wave battering the United States pushes America’s…

Griffith Announces More Than $4 Million HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $4,059,715 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “People Incorporated is a provider of head start services in Southwest Virginia.   “This…

Griffith Announces More Than $1 Million HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $1,026,248 grant. The funding supports the organization’s Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Southwest Virginia children and families receive access to Head Start through groups like…

Griffith Announces $1.12 Million HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., located in Lee County, Virginia, a $1,122,356 grant. The funding supports the organization’s black lung clinic program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Southwest Virginia coal miners and their families benefit from specialized health services…

Griffith Announces $1.29 Million HHS Grant to STEP Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP Inc., located in Franklin County, Virginia, a $1,296,059 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Solutions that Empower People (STEP) serves communities in Franklin and Patrick Counties.    “This…

Griffith Discusses SWVA Electric Grid Challenges, Votes to Strengthen Electric Grid and Advance Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, participated in a markup hearing to advance several energy-related measures. His bill to help keep baseload power plants online, H.R. 3632 the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, was favorably reported by the Committee.    Congressman Griffith’s remarks on his bill can be…

Griffith Advocates for Coal Miner Health and Safety Protections in Hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, participated in a hearing entitled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” The hearing, which featured U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., focused on the agency’s budget request for fiscal year…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.20.25

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The month of June is always a critical time of year for the U.S. Supreme Court. The terms of the justices begin on the first Monday of October and last until the summer recess of the following year, which usually starts in late June or early July.  The Court typically hears oral arguments on various cases between October and April. The justices then issue opinions before they…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.13.25

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Thursday, June 19th marks America’s celebration of Juneteenth. The national holiday is meant to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.  Interestingly, this date does not signify the official nationwide end to slavery. Slavery was a fairly common practice, even in the North, as the United States transitioned from its colonial period to its independence. In fact,…

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