Press Releases

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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.” ### Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $2,477,510 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for Head Start and Early Head Start. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “HHS’ award of almost $2.5 million to People Incorporated of Virginia will continue to provide children in our region with access to Head… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $250,000 to the Town of Hillsville for the completion of the fifth phase of its farmers market. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $250,000 grant to Hillsville for its farmers market will support this valuable asset, which allows farmers to sell and… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $200,000 to Grayson County for the purchase of two sanitation vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $200,000 grant to Grayson County to buy garbage trucks will help the county provide sanitation services to its residents.” ### Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $93,700 to the Town of Coeburn for the purchase of a backhoe. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $93,700 grant to the Town of Coeburn to buy a new backhoe will assist the town’s public works department and reduce maintenance and repair costs.” ### Read more »