Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $709,867 grant. The funding supports research into metabolic disease. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are two of the most prevalent types of metabolic diseases that impact millions of… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $368,800 grant. The funding supports research into Cryptococcal Meningitis (CM). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Fungal infections that lead to CM primarily impact… Read more »

The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled “Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America’s Brownfields Sites.” The Subcommittee considered numerous draft legislative proposals to reauthorize, improve and implement the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program. The proposals included: … Read more »

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $8.9 million investment from Interstate Group LLC to expand operations in Giles County. According to a press release, this investment will support 46 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Virginia’s Ninth District is full of hardworking businesses… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded two Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia.    One FEMA grant, worth $5,648,662.50, will help the Washington County Service Authority build water line that restores service to Damascus, Virginia.    A second FEMA grant, worth $2,997,545.85,… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details major health care policies as he focuses on rural America. Chairman Griffith emphasizes support for community health centers and telehealth. In addition, Chairman Griffith highlights solutions like the Rural Health Transformation Program,… Read more »

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in the U.S. Capitol. Following the President’s remarks, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic Party’s rebuttal. In response to the night’s remarks, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Trump policies helped cool Biden-Harris inflation, lower energy costs and… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announced that his guest to Tuesday’s Presidential State of the Union address will be Marcus Stone. As a leading advocate for community health centers (CHCs), Mr. Stone is the CEO of Connect Health + Wellness, which serves Virginia communities in Henry and Patrick… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants totaling $844,824. The funding supports biological chemistry research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Outstanding Investigator Awards support American researchers and institutions. “These HHS Outstanding Investigator Awards… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,741 grant. The funding supports research into biomolecule modeling and characterization. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Dedicated academics, students and scientists support Virginia Tech’s growing role in scientific… Read more »