USDA Rural Development Awards $110,000 to Appalachia Service Project, Inc. for Repairs to Low-Income Housing

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $110,000 for repairs to low-income housing to the Appalachia Service Project, Inc. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development awarded $110,000 in grant funding to Appalachia Service Project, Inc. The money will be used to help 15 owner-occupied low-income households…

USDA Rural Development Awards $116,600 to Grayson County for Law Enforcement and Sanitation Vehicles

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded two grants totaling $116,600 to Grayson County for the purchase of two law enforcement vehicles and two sanitation vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development awarded a total of $116,600 in grants to Grayson County. A grant of $41,600 will be used to help…

Griffith Announces $210,000 for Economic Development

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The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded $70,000 each to three of the 9th District’s planning districts - the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission, the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, and the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Attracting new businesses,…

Griffith Statement on H.R. 7946

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Congressman Griffith issued the following statement regarding his vote on H.R. 7946. “The bill we voted on today establishes a process that could prevent noncitizen veterans who have committed felonies, such as human trafficking or drug trafficking with evidence of a conspiracy, from being deported. Further, this bill gives the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security the…

Griffith Announces Ninth District Winners of Congressional App Challenge

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Ian Rhudy of Tazewell High School won the Congressional App Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. His app is entitled Launch Log. Victoria Price and Jade Turpin of Floyd County High School earned second place with Invased States, and Milo Tao-Lin of Blacksburg Middle School earned third place with Star of the…

Griffith Statement on H.J.Res 100

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Congressman Griffith issued the following statement regarding his vote on H.J.Res 100. “In September, President Biden decided to play Russian Roulette with American jobs and our economy. His Administration negotiated a poorly conceived agreement between railroad workers’ unions and the railroad industry. I believe it was done to push the prospects of a strike and/or the need for the…

Griffith Statement on Congressman Don McEachin's Passing

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Congressman Griffith issued the following statement upon hearing the news of Congressman Don McEachin’s passing. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Congressman Don McEachin. I had the pleasure of serving with Don in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the United States Congress, where we worked together on the Energy and Commerce Committee. He was an honorable and…

USDA Rural Development Awards $52,500 to Coeburn for Law Enforcement Vehicles

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $52,500 to the Town of Coeburn for the purchase of two law enforcement vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $52,500 grant to Coeburn for two law enforcement vehicles will help our officers guarantee public safety for the town’s residents.” ###

USDA Rural Development Awards $1.272 Million to Marion for Public Service Vehicles

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded to the Town of Marion a loan of $1,018,000 for the purchase of a fire pumper truck and a grant of $139,700 and a loan of $114,300 for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle. The total award amounts to $1,272,000. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s award of…

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $1.3 Million to Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,310,312 to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “HHS’ award of more than $1.3 million to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness will enhance access to health care for the people of the City…

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