The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded Franklin County a $47,000 grant. The funding will support the purchase of gas detectors and related equipment as well as the training of career and volunteer responders. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Pipeline Emergency… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Galax a $700,000 grant for a project to revitalize the Rex Theater. The funding will support renovation work and upgrades at the Rex Theater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Rex Theater is an iconic venue that has attracted scores of visitors over the decades and boosted… Read more »
The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-H) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $39.9 million award. The funding will support development of a new biosensor that enables real-time, ultrasensitive detection of specific pathogens and allergens using nanobody-based technology. The funding is supported by the agency’s Building Resilient Environments for Air and… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act. This measure seeks to reform federal nuclear licensing processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
“Nuclear energy is a… Read more »
A Florida jury has convicted Ryan Routh for his role in attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump in 2024.
In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“After already surviving an attempted assassination, President Trump’s life was once again in danger on a Florida golf course. I respect the decision the jury made in… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution, H.R. 5371 – theContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30.
Following passage of the continuing resolution, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a Brownfields grant to LENOWISCO Planning District Commission for a total of $1.2 million. This funding supports environmental site assessment activities in Dickenson, Lee, Scott and Wise Counties and the City of Norton.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“LENOWISCO Planning… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. The measure, introduced by U.S. Congressman Michael Rulli (R-OH), helps codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14241 by reestablishing and making permanent the National Coal Council.
Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA),… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1,079,165 grant to the Scott County Telephone Cooperative. The funding covers the costs incurred from projects that repaired telephone poles and fiber optic cables damaged by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“After… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $3,200,000 grant to Lee County. The funding helps a wastewater treatment project that is supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will promote economic development in western Lee County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For years, I am proud to have worked with the… Read more »
