Press Releases

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 »

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 »