Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the Continuing Resolution which would fund the government through the end of FY 2013 (September 30):
“Instead of waiting until the current Continuing Resolution expires on March 27, the House is acting now to prevent a government shutdown. This continuing resolution reflects the spending levels subsequent… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the White House announcing it would be cancelling the self-guided tours of the building “effective Saturday, March 9, 2013 until further notice:”
“In the two years that have passed since I have taken office and with the Sequester in effect, my office budget will have been cut by nearly 18.5 percent. … Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today was presented with the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Legislative Excellence Award, which recognizes Members of Congress whose legislative records support policies that enable American manufacturers to compete in the global marketplace. He accepted the award in Dublin, Virginia at Volvo’s New River Valley Manufacturing Plant,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, the President’s speech included a lot of platitudes and proposals for lots of new programs that cost money. The President cannot pay for these new programs without new taxes on the middle class, or significant spending cuts. President Obama… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) have introduced H.R. 391, the Saving Starts With Us Act. This legislation would cut the pay of Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President by 10 percent. Griffith and Herrera Beutler introduced separate bills proposing a 10 percent pay cut in the 112th Congress, but are joining… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. The legislation was introduced today by Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Griffith is one of 83 original bipartisan… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 325, the No Budget No Pay Act:
“The United States has a serious debt problem, and I do not take lightly our responsibility to pay bills and get our debt under control. It is hoped that the No Budget No Pay Act will help to break the logjam by requiring the Senate to pass a budget.… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:
“Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands have a rich history of military service, and it is an honor to nominate these young men and women to the United States Service… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon initial review of President Obama’s executive orders related to guns:
“Two weeks ago, I was sworn in to my second term in Congress. I once again took the oath and pledged to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Upholding that oath, I will work with my colleagues and with other advocates of… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the Fiscal Cliff:
“Tonight I voted NO on the Senate amendments to the House bill, H.R. 8. As many people know, I review every legislative proposal independently and work to make the best decision I can on behalf of the people of the United States and the residents of Virginia’s Ninth District. After… Read more »
