Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting for a continuing resolution (CR) funding the government until January 19: “I voted for today’s CR in order to keep the federal government open. I am not happy with this process or this legislation, but as the Senate has failed for 98 days to take up the appropriations bills passed by the House under regular… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “I cast my vote today in favor of creating jobs and letting Americans keep more of their money. This bill will encourage companies to invest, build, and hire in the United States. It will cut taxes for people across… Read more »

This technology is a job creator and an asset for a true ‘all of the above’ energy policy. Read more »

The House Energy and Commerce Committee today unanimously advanced H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act, introduced by Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA). The bill would streamline the licensing process the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) uses on closed-loop pumped storage projects. It would also require FERC to hold a workshop focused on… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Our current tax system is a mess. I voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to improve the tax code for families and businesses working to create jobs in our country. This bill keeps more money in the hands of average Americans. It encourages businesses… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after supporting passage of H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act: “This bill would make the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) fairer for policyholders while putting it on a sounder fiscal footing. The NFIP should better serve the needs of the Ninth District, and this bill will make the NFIP serve us… Read more »

We owe our everlasting gratitude to those who risked their lives for this country and its ideals. Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement upon the announcement by Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) that he does not plan to seek reelection: “The House of Representatives will lose an outstanding leader with Bob’s retirement. As the chairman of the Agriculture and the Judiciary Committees, he has been an influential lawmaker and a strong advocate for… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today voted in support of H.R. 849, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. He cosponsored this bill, which was introduced by Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN). Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: “Obamacare has many flaws, but the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) is among the worst. IPAB gives unelected bureaucrats the power… Read more »

Congressmen Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) today issued the following statement after sending a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee regarding the planned closure of Line 25 of the Colonial Pipeline: “We are deeply concerned about the economic impact this closure may have on Southwest Virginia. Without Line 25, gas prices will rise,… Read more »