In 2026 during the recently concluded Virginia General Assembly session, Democrats sent to the Governor 26 anti-gun bills to curb our Second Amendment rights.
Court challenges are likely to follow.
One bill I find perplexing is HB 110, requiring lawful gun owners to store their handguns in a special storage container which is attached to their car or boat if the vehicle is unattended… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, delivered on multiple opportunities to raise awareness on health care issues facing the United States.
Chairman Griffith continued the Health Subcommittee’s affordability series to follow on House Republicans’ commitment to help lower health care costs. The… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced that it will provide free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in Virginia. As part of the NIOSH Coal Worker’s Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP), all coal miners are welcome and encouraged to participate. The NIOSH mobile unit will provide… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of April.
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 »
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 »
