A core pillar of the economy for Virginia’s Ninth District is agriculture.
Whether they raise corn or cattle, cut timber or Christmas trees, agricultural producers all play a vital role in rural America’s success.
Thanks to our agricultural communities, we can deliver fresh produce, supply grocery stores, feed American families, spur small business economic activity, support local… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, three research related grants worth $652,113. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows:
$385,103 to support research related to biomedical research and research training
$169,983 to support alcohol research
$97,027 to support animal model research for… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $432,132 grant. The funding supports research into medicines that enhance brain fluid flow and alleviate neuroinflammation. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Edward… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared on the latest edition of “The Deciders.” During his appearance, Congressman Griffith outlined policies and actions needed to protect America’s rural communities.
Click here or below to watch the full episode featuring Congressman… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $4,446,323 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“People Incorporated helps serve communities in Southwest Virginia.
“This grant for more than $4.4… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. In conversations with Clinch Valley Health President & CEO Peter Mulkey as well as hospital officials and staff, Chairman Griffith received updates on the hospital, services to local patients and rural… Read more »
The Republican Congress continues to use the reconciliation process to produce conservative wins for the American people.
Not only were the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) done in a reconciliation bill, but earlier this June, Congress passed another reconciliation bill to fully fund federal immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term.
This had to happen… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July.
July 8, 2026
Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
County Administrator’s Office
Conference Room
190 Beech Street
Gate City, VA 24251
Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Conference Room
33640 Main… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well.
In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across the United States. Through May and June, he accomplished these goals.
Chairman Griffith is a proponent of House Republicans’ push to keep American communities safe and deliver more… Read more »
