Press Releases

With gas prices pushing $4 per gallon in Southwest Virginia, taking action to reduce the pain at the pump is critical. House passage of H.R. 1230 is a welcome step in opening up America’s domestic energy resources for production. Read more »

The federal government has no business subsidizing abortion. Read more »

I commend the countless volunteers, law enforcement agencies, first responders, local governments, and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for their work to clean up after these storms. Read more »

The announcement that Osama bin Laden has been killed is a true victory for the United States. Read more »

My prayers and condolences are with those who were affected by the storms that recently hit Southwest Virginia, especially those who lost loved ones. Read more »

May 3, 2011Covington:  10:00am – 12:00pmCovington City HallCity Hall Conference Room333 W. Locust StreetCovington, VA 24426Marion: 10:00am – 12:00pmTown Council Chambers138 West Main StreetMarion, VA  24354Bristol: 2:00pm – 4:00pmBristol VA Public LibraryBlue Stocking Room701 Goode StreetBristol, VA 24201May 4, 2011Richlands: 10:00am – 12:00pmRichlands… Read more »

The Ryan budget passed the House today with my support. This budget serves as a blueprint for the appropriations bills that ultimately fund the government and sets a hard limit for spending. Read more »

After much deliberation, I voted no. Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that he will host a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30 p.m. in Bristol. The Town Hall will be held jointly with Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) at the Paramount Theatre. Read more »

A government shut down has temporarily been averted. Despite controlling the House, the Senate, and the White House last year, the Democrats failed to even pass a budget for 2011. Read more »