Florida District Court Judge Aileen Cannon issued an opinion today dismissing Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against U.S. President Donald Trump over Trump’s handling of classified documents. Smith’s case is dismissed on the grounds that it violated the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Today’s… Read more »
After a gun-related incident at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally resulted in U.S. President Donald Trump being taken off stage by secret service, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Any and all forms of political violence are unacceptable. The event in Butler, Pennsylvania involving President Trump is a deeply concerning development. As we wait to… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives will hold a vote today to hold the U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress. This measure comes as a result of Garland’s refusal to comply with a Congressional subpoena that requests the audiotapes from an interview between Special Counsel Robert Hur and U.S. President Joe Biden. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) took… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded The Nature Conservancy a $400,000 grant for outdoor recreation infrastructure upgrades. The funds, made available by ARC’s ARISE initiative, apply to the Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor project. The overall Cumberland Forest project covers 253,000 acres in Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. U.S.… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE Act. The legislation seeks to promote election integrity by preventing non-citizen voting in the United States. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Non-citizen voting dilutes the voting power of American citizens and erodes public… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $623,314 grant for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to Cryptococcus. This fungus is found naturally in the environment in soil and bird droppings and can infect the lungs and the brain, with most infections impacting individuals with compromised immune systems. U.S. Congressman… Read more »
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity for official acts. In response to this decision, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As we have seen over the last few years, former President Trump has been a target of the U.S. Department of Justice for acts which appear related to his official duties. The decision reached… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July.
July 9, 2024
Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Richlands Offices
200 Washington Sq
Richlands, VA 24641
Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Town of Grundy Offices
1185 Plaza Dr.
Grundy, VA 24614
July 10,… Read more »
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. In response to this decision, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I have long advocated for the 1984 ruling in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. to be overturned or legislatively eliminated. The… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Rishi Nair of Blacksburg High School to Washington, D.C. today. As the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition from Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, Rishi’s artwork Mabry Mill is now officially displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
“The Ninth District is home to many talented artists,” said Griffith. “Visitors from across the… Read more »
