Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today regarding Boiler MACT rules finalized late this week by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “I am still studying the requirements of the new Boiler MACT regulations, but clearly the EPA was listening to testimony before the Energy and Commerce Committee on my bill, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act,” Griffith… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report for Fiscal Year 2013: “I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act previously because I did not believe that it adequately protected our civil liberties.  Language in the Senate’s version of the defense… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the loss of 200 jobs at Liberty Medical Supply in Salem: “News of layoffs is unwelcome at any time of year.  Jobs continue to be the top concern in Virginia’s Ninth District, and I’m deeply concerned by this announcement and the impact it will have on so many families. “Let us hope that the New Year will… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was named to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health for the 113th Congress, which begins on January 3, 2013. “I’m grateful to Chairman Upton for the trust he is placing in me in appointing me to the Subcommittee on Health,” Griffith stated.  “I look forward to working hard on policies to assure that Medicare and Medicaid… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s announcement that Phoenix Packaging Operations LLC will be investing $20 million to expand its operations in Pulaski County, creating 100 new jobs: Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to the United Nations vote to declare Palestine a ‘non-member state:’ “Ensuring a strong, safe Israel must remain a top priority of the United States even as we work to address pressing issues here at home.  I am of the belief that an actual Palestinian state can only be achieved through direct… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the news of both job losses and gains in the Ninth District: “I am deeply troubled by today’s announcement that Merillat will be closing its 2 manufacturing plants in Atkins.  These job losses negatively impact the entire community, but most significantly the hard-working employees and their… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country. Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams had died: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams.  Judge Williams was a man I greatly respected, a courageous public servant, and an honorable defender of the rule of law.  Judge… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after learning that Norfolk Southern Corp. has furloughed approximately 200 employees in the railroad’s Bluefield-based Pocahontas Division and the Roanoke, Va. based Virginian Division: “I have been warning folks about the negative consequences of the Obama Administration's war on coal.  The direct attack is launched… Read more »