Press Releases

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 »

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement regarding his votes on the FY 2013 budget resolutions in the House: “The House budget passed today with my support.  I also voted for the Republican Study Committee’s budget substitute, which unfortunately did not pass.  I’m pleased that the House continues to move in the right direction with respect to cutting… Read more »

Congressmen Morgan Griffith and Bob Goodlatte issued the following statement after voting against a resolution to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States (H.R. 1339): “This resolution asserts that the first militia – thus the National Guard – was formed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1629.  According to William Shea,… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its new power plant regulations: “In my opinion, these new regulations make it crystal clear that the Obama Administration wants to end the use of coal in our country.  This is a very sad day for coal employers, coal employees, and coal customers.  According to… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of April: April 3, 2012 Covington: 10:00am – 12:00pm Covington City Hall City Hall Conference Room 333 W. Locust Street Covington, VA Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pm Town Council Chambers 138 West Main Street Marion, VA  Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Bristol VA Public… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after learning the District Court for the District of Columbia issued its decision in the Spruce Mine case (Mingo Logan Coal v. EPA): “I want to thank the court for reining in an out-of-control EPA.  It’s outrageous that the EPA attempted to revoke perfectly good coal mine water permits that had already been issued by the… Read more »