Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office has awarded Virginia Tech $526,336 to advance a new method of paper recycling that will allow water-based inks to be separated from spent paper fibers.
“Today’s award from the Department of Energy will allow… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $4,375,389 to the Town of Bedford for the installation of a new diesel-powered generator system for the Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital.
“This award by FEMA to replace the Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital generator system is great news… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $400,000 to the Community Housing Partners (CHP) in Christiansburg, Virginia. CHP is a Phase 1 winner of the DOE’S Buildings Upgrade Prize, which awards energy efficiency and efficient electrification building upgrade initiatives.
“The Department of Energy’s award of $400,000 to Community… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in honor of the Battle of Point Pleasant, which took place on October 10, 1774:
“Today marks the 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, credited by the U.S. Senate as the first battle of the American Revolution.
“Lord Dunmore, Governor of the Virginia Colony, ordered Colonel Andrew Lewis to raise an army… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after signing on as a cosponsor of H.R.3199, Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act:
“After hearing from the hardworking men and women at U.S. Penitentiary, Lee about receiving lower pay, as compared to other Bureau of Prisons employees within a 200-mile radius, it makes imminent sense to sign on as a cosponsor of this… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $217,482 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon and serving large portions of Southwest Virginia, for affordable housing and supportive services. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Department of Health and Human Services’ award of $217,482 to People… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $1 million to the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, which serves the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, for the enhancement of its adult drug court. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Adult Treatment Court Site-Based program, will be used to increase the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $18,448 to Henry County for overtime pay for their police officers working major crime scenes. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, will also be used for extra patrols in high crime areas. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention has awarded $550,472 to Bedford County for the maintenance and expansion of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. These funds will allow the task force to conduct thorough forensic exams, continue on-going partnerships with prosecutors, and increase the number of agencies… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $11,402 to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of equipment for their criminal investigations unit. This funding is made possible through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
