Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $6,637,500 to the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission to extend its runway. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The U.S. Department of Transportation’s more than $6.6 million grant will be used to extend the Virginia Highlands 6/24 runway to 5,500 feet. This is a significant investment in… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against the Democrat reconciliation bill: “Under the misleading and inaccurate title of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act,’ Democrats put together a wrongheaded wish list that will raise taxes, unleash the IRS, implement the Green New Deal, and impose cure-killing price controls in medicine. “This bill will not… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a grant of $335,000 to Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Health care can be a challenge for both patients and providers in rural areas. USDA Rural Development’s award of $335,000 to Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital will help improve care in… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence: “Raiding the home of a former president of the United States is an extraordinary action. The FBI and Department of Justice must offer an explanation immediately. Attorney General Garland and Director Wray cannot expect that… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today inspected flood damage in Dickenson and Wise Counties. He issued the following statement: “Flooding has again devastated parts of our region. I am committed to providing the assistance I can as a Member of Congress, working with Virginia’s U.S. Senators and officials at the state and local level. The residents of the impacted areas can know we… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on the assault weapons ban: “The assault weapons ban is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. I will always stand up for the Second Amendment, so I voted no on this gun ban.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against the CHIPS-Plus bill in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I want the United States to compete and win against China in the global economy and support efforts that would enhance our country’s position. The CHIPS-Plus bill that the Senate sent to the House does not do so. “If the bill simply supported… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1.2 million to Henry County for the Reservoir Road improvements project to enhance access to the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Improving Reservoir Road is important to the success of Commonwealth Crossing. ARC’s award of $1.2 million for road improvements… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 8373: “The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs did not affect contraception, and no upcoming cases appear likely to affect it. “I do not oppose the availability of contraception, but this bill is purely messaging, not policy. It is poorly written and was rushed to the floor without going through… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a loan of $34,000 and a grant of $50,000, a total of $84,000, to the Town of Lebanon to purchase a new, equipped police vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Properly equipping law enforcement can challenge the budgets of smaller communities. Today’s USDA Rural Development award of… Read more »