Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after the House Energy and Power Subcommittee held a field hearing in Abingdon, Virginia on the EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas New Source Performance Standard for Utilities: “I am so thankful that the people of Southwest Virginia had the opportunity to add their voices to the conversation about the Obama… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted to repeal President Obama’s health care bill: “Nearly two weeks ago the Supreme Court ruled that ObamaCare, as a tax, was constitutional.  In light of this finding, I joined a bipartisan group of my colleagues in the House today to again give the Senate a chance to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after a violent storm passed through the Ninth District last night: “Last night, parts of the Ninth District experienced significant damage due to a violent storm.  My thoughts and prayers are with those affected.  Fortunately, at this time, there have been no reports of fatalities or serious injuries… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in President Obama’s health care law: “I’m extremely disappointed by this decision.  This law and the process in which it was drafted represent abject failures for our health care system and our country.  It is no secret that our economy is chained down by this… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Arizona immigration law, S.B. 1070: “Though the decision wasn’t clear and simple, I am pleased that the Court upheld what I believe to be the heart and soul of the law, the “show me your papers" requirement.  Now that President Obama and his agents at… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith released the following statement today after learning Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. plans to curtail coal mining operations in its northern and southern Kentucky business units as continued market pressures and new regulations on coal-fired power plants make production from certain mines in those areas uneconomic: “I’m sorry to hear that Alpha has to take… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after a handful of protesters were removed from his Washington, D.C. office for disturbing office operations: “I wholeheartedly welcome differing opinions, disagreement, and dissent, but I do not welcome disruptive behavior.  My office in Washington, D.C. is paid for by the American taxpayers, and I’m… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after the release of the May jobs report showed unemployment ticked up to 8.2%: “Unfortunately for the American people, this latest jobs report is just more evidence of an economy that remains static.  I, for one, am ready for change.  This month marks the 40th consecutive month of more than 8% unemployment… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former Ninth District Congressman William C. Wampler Sr. had died: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Ninth District Congressman William Wampler, ‘The Bald Eagle of the Cumberlands.’  Bill was a good friend and a courageous public servant.  My thoughts… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after one of the country’s largest regional power grid operators, PJM Interconnection, announced the results of its annual auction that locks in electricity capacity prices three years in advance: “The Obama Administration’s war on coal has consequences.  This auction, which establishes capacity prices for 2015-2016 –… Read more »