Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after a Federal Major Disaster Declaration was declared in Buchanan County in response to the flooding of August 30-31, 2021:
“Recovery from August’s severe flooding will take time, but the federal major disaster declaration will significantly help Hurley move forward. This declaration opens up new sources of aid for the… Read more »
The U.S. Senate yesterday passed H.R. 1899, the Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021, introduced by Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA). The bill had previously passed the U.S. House of Representatives on April 15, 2021. Griffith issued the following statement:
“Lapses in the registration of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of legal opioids may have contributed… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has cosponsored H.R. 5586, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, in response to proposals by the Biden Administration to expand the powers of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to monitor individual bank accounts. Griffith issued the following statement:
“The Biden Administration wants to give the IRS more power to pry into the details of your… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a grant of $823,000 to the Town of Pennington Gap to improve the town’s water treatment plant. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Water service plays a critical role in promoting public health and increasing quality of life. Today’s award by USDA Rural Development of $823,000 will… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the debt limit:
“Raising the debt limit, and the skyrocketing national debt that requires this step, should be a great concern of every American. The way House Democrats handled this issue shows they are not serious about it.
“After the Senate passed a short-term increase in the debt limit, I was wrestling with the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $315,000 to Lee County for the Blackwater Phase II Water Project extending waterlines to underserved parts of the county. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Reliable water infrastructure is important for a community’s quality of life. ARC’s award of $315,000 to Lee County for the Blackwater Phase II… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $420,000 to Henry County for the Historic Fieldale Recreation Center Renovation project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Renovating the Fieldale Recreation Center is a key project for Henry County’s economic development. ARC’s award of $420,000 to this project will significantly advance it and move… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $41,075 to FIRST Chesapeake Robotics to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Southwest Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Quality STEM education will serve students for a lifetime and draw attention to our region from innovative businesses and employers.… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded Mount Rogers Community Center for Mental Health Services a mental health and substance abuse service grant totaling $5,000,000. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am very pleased that the Department of Health and Human Services decided to allocate resources to… Read more »
The United States Department of Education (DoEd) today announced three schools in the Ninth District as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Those recognized are Elydale Middle School, Greendale Elementary School, and Meadows Of Dan Elementary School. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am pleased to see Elydale Middle School, Greendale Elementary School,… Read more »
