Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after retaining his places on the Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, notwithstanding the reduction by over 30% of Republican membership of these Subcommittees: “I am pleased to have been reappointed to these Subcommittees. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over some of the most important issues facing the Ninth District. From addressi...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after introducing legislation to increase availability of sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE) services: “Incidents of sexual assault are horrific, but coping with their aftermath can also be painful for victims. My bill would help medical facilities covered under the federal 340B program improve their services for sexual assault victims. It would require these facilities to train personnel to collect forensic evidence and tr...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the upcoming placement of a permanent medication drop box in the lobby of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office: “Unused medication can be dangerous and is a driver of the opioid crisis. Prescriptions that are filled but not completely used may remain in medicine cabinets, where they can be accessed for inappropriate use or sale. “Having a designated location in the community to safely dispose of unused medication is a g...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2018 Farm Bill: “I voted yes on the 2018 Farm Bill to provide stability and continuity for our important agricultural industry. Although I remain concerned about some of the bill’s provisions and its omissions, many farmers in the Ninth District depend on programs that this farm bill renews. “I think the final version of the farm bill is a missed opportunity. It leaves out important reforms, including ...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor certified that employees of Bristol Compressors are eligible to benefits through trade adjustment assistance: “The closure of Bristol Compressors disrupted the lives and financial situations of the company’s employees, their families, and the Bristol area. While the job losses still hurt, trade adjustment assistance through the Federal Government can alleviate some of the impact. I encourage empl...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the death at age 94 of former President George H.W. Bush: “Throughout his long life, George H.W. Bush served our country with honor and dignity. Enlisting on his eighteenth birthday, he became the youngest fighter pilot in the Navy in World War II and endured having his plane shot down. His career in public office included some of the highest, but also some of the most difficult, jobs the American people can bestow. As t...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $3,000,000 grant for broadband in Scott County: “Improved broadband access in rural areas is critical to economic development. Today’s grant announcement is great news for homes and businesses in Scott County. I was pleased to have supported this $3,000,000 investment, which will open doors to new opportunities.” Background Griffith sent a letter of supp...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding the attack on the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh: “The violent attack on the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh was a display of evil and hate. No one should have to fear for his or her life because of how they worship.” ###
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to the news that potential explosive devices were sent to the homes of Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, to CNN, and to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL): “Violence is never acceptable, but it is particularly appalling when it occurs in place of the debate and deliberation upon which self-government depends. We can disagree strongly yet civilly in the public square and at the ballot b...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump today signed into law H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: “For all who are fighting the opioid crisis, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act delivers help. It includes tools to treat addiction, reduce the availability of illegal substances, develop non-addictive painkillers, and gather more information about this epidemic. “I was proud to be part of the major bipartisan effort that pr...
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