Press Releases

Thursday, July 12, 2018 –The House Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced bills in a full committee markup, including H.R. 2345, the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) supported this bill and issued the following statement: “Those with thoughts about taking their own lives need to know that other people are ready to help. In order to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after his bills to extend deadlines for the commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects at the Gathright Dam in Alleghany County and the Flannagan Dam in Dickenson County passed the United States Senate: “Hydropower is an important renewable energy asset, and the projects at the Gathright Dam and the Flannagan… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today sent a letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requesting information about unaccompanied alien children in the custody of HHS. Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: “It is important that children in the care of HHS receive… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after signing on as an original cosponsor of H.R. 6204, the Families First Act: “Americans respect both the rule of law and the role of the nuclear family. Our immigration system should reflect these shared national values. That’s why I signed onto the Families First Act as an original cosponsor. It would keep families… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced $55,000 in funding for the City of Norton and $36,000 in funding for the Town of Clintwood to upgrade their police vehicles: “This Rural Development funding is good news for Southwest Virginia. Norton and Clintwood will be able to replace their older… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, passed the House of Representatives: “We owe our liberties to brave men and women who risk their lives to fight for us. These heroes deserve our support, especially when their health and well-being has suffered in the line of duty. This bill offers support to some… Read more »

The House of Representatives today approved in a bipartisan vote H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) voted for the measure, which includes legislative language he had introduced. He issued the following statement: “Opioids have exacted a high toll from… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after voting to support the Securing America's Future Act, H.R. 4760, also known as the “Goodlatte 1 bill:” “I voted today in favor of the Securing America’s Future Act, also known as the ‘Goodlatte 1 bill,’ which did not pass the House. It would have authorized money for border security, ended the visa lottery… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “No one wants to see children separated from loving parents. I am looking for a solution to this dilemma that creates a balance between protecting our borders and the well-being of children. There is language in a compromise immigration bill currently being debated in the halls of Congress that may create such a… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded a $50,000 grant to the Prevention Council of Roanoke County: “I congratulate the Prevention Council of Roanoke County for winning this $50,000 grant after participating in a competitive process. Those of us on the House Energy and Commerce Committee worked to provide… Read more »