Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) have introduced legislation to address a critical gap in U.S. law related to the transportation of firearms. Under current regulations, many law-abiding Americans unwittingly violate disparate rules governing the transportation of firearms across state lines.  Griffith and Hatch’s bills would amend the Firearm Owners… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) re-introduced the Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement (SHORE) Act. Under the Federal Power Act, license applicants can authorize certain uses of the project shoreline not related to power production. This bill amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider the infringement of home owner’s rights when… Read more »

Under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Impact Initiative Grant, Alleghany County will receive $50,000 for the purchase of police vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement “I am pleased that Alleghany County has been awarded these funds. They will offer valuable resources so that our law enforcement officials have the tools they need to… Read more »

Under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Facility Grant, Wise County will receive $50,000 for the purchase of Sheriff’s vehicles and equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement “I am pleased that Wise County has been awarded these funds. They will offer valuable resources so that our law enforcement officials have the tools they need to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced a bill that would allow states to implement work requirements for adults who are able to work in order to receive Medicaid.  There are exemptions included for those who are disabled, pregnant, or elderly.  There are also exemptions for those taking care of young or disabled children.  The bill leaves the specifics of the work… Read more »

Congressman Griffith (R-VA) said, “For 27 1/2 hours we fought, through the night, with Democrats trying to block us every step of the way. But in an open and transparent process, the Energy and Commerce Committee part of the repeal and replacement of Obamacare successfully passed through our committee.” “Clearly the bill makes substantial improvements for American health care by… Read more »

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans have been extended to qualifying businesses in Lee and Scott counties that have suffered from the drought that began on November 15, 2016. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I am pleased that the Small Business Administration has extended Economic Injury… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), along with Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), led a letter to the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt.  The letter details concerns about the inclusion of truck trailers in a rule imposing increased emission standards for medium and heavy duty trucks finalized by the Obama Administration last… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “I was pleased to hear President Trump lay out his positive vision for our country.  He outlined his goals to fulfill America’s potential and articulated the challenges our country faces.” “President Trump wants to put Americans first, helping Americans in… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) today announced that they have reintroduced the Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine (FAST) Act. This bill expands access to stroke telemedicine (also called “telestroke”) treatment in Medicare, and has earned the support of the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Neurology.  Congressman… Read more »