Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after learning that the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has finally allowed for a pepper spray pilot program to go forward in federal prisons: “I’m very pleased to see that our efforts produced results.  I want to commend the brave prison guards at the U.S. Penitentiary (USP) in Lee County for… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after receiving The American Conservative Union’s 2011 annual ACU Ratings Award: “It’s an honor to receive this award.  Conservative principles and the love of liberty are principles the Ninth District cherishes and that I proudly support.  The… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after joining his colleagues to unanimously pass the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reform Act of 2012: “Despite what you may hear in the news, the House of Representatives continues to pass necessary and needed reforms to the government.  Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed the FDA… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (H.R. 4133) passed the House:   “I’m very pleased about the passage of this bill.  As I said yesterday, Israel is one of our strongest allies, and the world should know it. … Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after cosponsoring the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (H.R. 4133): “Israel is one of our strongest allies.  Ensuring a safe and secure Israel must remain a top priority of U.S. foreign policy.  I’m very pleased to sign on to this legislation, and I applaud my colleagues for… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today in honor of The National Day of Prayer:   “Today, I hope we all take a moment to reflect on the many blessings God has given us.  Over the years, I have attended many ceremonies for The National Day of Prayer, and each of these gatherings has been reflective, inspirational, and encouraging.  For me, I… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in light of the one year anniversaries of the devastating storms and tornadoes that struck Southwest Virginia: “This month, one year ago, devastating storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across Southwest Virginia.  The damage was extensive.  Hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed.  But most… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today congratulating the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group on being awarded the Eisenhower Trophy and Superior Unit Award and for being recognized as the most outstanding company-level unit in the Virginia Army National Guard during the 2011 training… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the horrendous shooting that took place at Virginia Tech: “My thoughts and prayers remain with the entire Virginia Tech community and the Town of Blacksburg.  Five years ago today, thirty-two beautiful lives were taken from us, and countless were forever changed.  Time has likely… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement announcing the upcoming Military Service Academy Day in Dublin and Abingdon: “Southwest Virginia has a rich tradition of military service.  Each year young men and women from the Ninth District attend our nation’s military service academies.  These institutions offer an exceptional education as well as the… Read more »