Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after signing on as an original cosponsor of H.R. 6204, the Families First Act: “Americans respect both the rule of law and the role of the nuclear family. Our immigration system should reflect these shared national values. That’s why I signed onto the Families First Act as an original cosponsor. It would keep families together as they undergo immigration proceedings, increase the number of judges at the border, and prioritize asy...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced $55,000 in funding for the City of Norton and $36,000 in funding for the Town of Clintwood to upgrade their police vehicles: “This Rural Development funding is good news for Southwest Virginia. Norton and Clintwood will be able to replace their older police vehicles. The more modern equipment provided by these grants and loans will support the work of our poli...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, passed the House of Representatives: “We owe our liberties to brave men and women who risk their lives to fight for us. These heroes deserve our support, especially when their health and well-being has suffered in the line of duty. This bill offers support to some who had been previously overlooked. There are sailors and airmen who served in the Armed Forces during the Viet...
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The House of Representatives today approved in a bipartisan vote H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) voted for the measure, which includes legislative language he had introduced. He issued the following statement: “Opioids have exacted a high toll from families across America and in the Ninth District. This crisis requires action at multiple levels, from prevention...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after voting to support the Securing America's Future Act, H.R. 4760, also known as the “Goodlatte 1 bill:” “I voted today in favor of the Securing America’s Future Act, also known as the ‘Goodlatte 1 bill,’ which did not pass the House. It would have authorized money for border security, ended the visa lottery program, cut funds for sanctuary cities, and mandated E-Verify to ensure a legal workforce. The bill also would hav...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “No one wants to see children separated from loving parents. I am looking for a solution to this dilemma that creates a balance between protecting our borders and the well-being of children. There is language in a compromise immigration bill currently being debated in the halls of Congress that may create such a balance. Further, I will support a stand-alone bill that would ensure children would not be separated from their loving...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded a $50,000 grant to the Prevention Council of Roanoke County: “I congratulate the Prevention Council of Roanoke County for winning this $50,000 grant after participating in a competitive process. Those of us on the House Energy and Commerce Committee worked to provide more resources to communities in the fight against drug abuse, which resulted in the Comprehensive Addiction ...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after his bill, H.R. 5812, the Creating Opportunities that Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies (CONNECTIONS) Act, passed the House of Representatives today: “Fighting the opioid crisis is an urgent priority for all of us, and it’s important that we have accurate, up-to-date information to guide us. The CONNECTIONS Act helps with that part of the fight. It provides a boost to state Pre...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to Buchanan County: “I am pleased that the federally-funded Appalachian Regional Commission is providing assistance to guarantee safe water for Buchanan County residents. These funds will go to constructing 25,880 linear feet of waterline and extend water service to 61 households and three businesses in Hurley. This is an important project that will improve the quality of life and ...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it has designated Opportunity Zones in Virginia, including areas located in the Ninth District. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, new investments in communities designated as Opportunity Zones receive preferential tax treatment, encouraging growth and revitalization in areas facing economic challenges. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “We passed the Tax Cuts and Job...
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