Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after his bill, H.R. 5812, the Creating Opportunities that Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies (CONNECTIONS) Act, passed the House of Representatives today: “Fighting the opioid crisis is an urgent priority for all of us, and it’s important that we have accurate, up-to-date… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to Buchanan County: “I am pleased that the federally-funded Appalachian Regional Commission is providing assistance to guarantee safe water for Buchanan County residents. These funds will go to constructing 25,880 linear feet of waterline and extend water service to 61… Read more »

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it has designated Opportunity Zones in Virginia, including areas located in the Ninth District. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, new investments in communities designated as Opportunity Zones receive preferential tax treatment, encouraging growth and revitalization in areas facing economic… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today participated in a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup of 32 bills to address the national opioid crisis, including five bills he introduced or acted on as an original cosponsor. It follows last week’s markup of 25 opioid-related bills by the full Committee. He issued the following statement: “Today’s markup is the latest step in our work to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $17,100,000 loan to renovate the elementary school in Galax: “These funds will go a long way toward improving the elementary school facilities in Galax. Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems will be updated, windows will be upgraded… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement recognizing National Police Week: “This National Police Week, we honor the men and women of law enforcement who gave their lives in the line of duty. Protecting our communities can come at a cost, and many police officers have paid the ultimate price. Among the 360 names to be added this year to the National Law… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5242, the School Resource Officer Assessment Act: “I’ve heard from a lot of Ninth District residents concerned about school safety. A bill I cosponsored, the School Resource Officer Assessment Act, would help address their concerns, and I’m pleased that it passed the House.… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today participated in the announcement that $1.5 million had been awarded to the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine as part of the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Pilot Program. Congressman Griffith has worked diligently to obtain funding for the program. He issued the following statement: “Plenty of communities throughout Southwest Virginia coal country have… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the death of Virginia Tech President Emeritus Charles Steger: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Charles Steger. As a man who earned three Virginia Tech degrees and served as his alma mater’s president from 2000 to 2014, he was a Hokie to his core. Under his guidance, the university went from strength to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement announcing the Ninth District winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition: “Congratulations to Jade Williams, a senior at Carroll County High School. Her artwork, ‘Papaw’s Porch,’ took first place in this year’s competition and will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Her teacher is Freda Cole.… Read more »