Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington, DC. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the Ninth District.
The chosen theme for 2026 is “Celebrating 250 Years… Read more »
Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Today is a sad day as Virginians and Americans mourn the significant loss of a civil rights icon, Reverend Jesse Jackson. His life of exceptional service to the United States and the civil rights… Read more »
During the recent government funding debate, conservatives have rallied around an election integrity bill to secure American federal elections.
In 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
The SAVE Act, which I helped report from the Committee on House Administration, requires states to obtain proof of citizenship when… Read more »
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) convened its Board of Directors for its quarterly business meeting in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. During the meeting, the Board announced plans to extend coal plant operations to generate reliable energy for local power companies in the TVA service area.
In response to the TVA decision, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
The White House hosted a select group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a “Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” event. U.S. Congressman and Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended this special event to support American coal and coal miners. Following the event, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement:
“Coal communities,… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,163 grant. The funding supports research into the transmission and development of the Mayaro virus and its different strains. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Mosquito-borne illnesses affect hundreds of millions of people… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $300,000 grant for an Outdoor Recreation Initiative project. The funding will support Buchanan and Dickenson Counties in the development of a strategic recreation plan. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Outdoor recreation… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on H.R. 6644 – the Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation will be sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for the bill, issued the following statement:
“Congress is determined to pass legislation that helps make life… Read more »
At the beginning of February, Congress passed an appropriations package to fund various federal agencies and projects.
I helped secure federal funding for Ninth District communities through some of the 12 appropriations bills. Some of this funding will support local communications equipment upgrades, nuclear energy research and transportation infrastructure.
The February government… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Free Clinic of the New River Valley, based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a $1,095,626 grant. The funding supports local community health center efforts to deliver health care to New River Valley communities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The recent government funding… Read more »
