Press Releases

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 »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against H. Res. 1130: “The Senate has the constitutional role to ratify or reject accession to NATO, but the House does not. The resolution in fact goes further than support for admitting Finland and Sweden to NATO by calling on the alliance’s other members to support it, too. I think that goes well beyond the… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,140,488 to the St. Charles Health Council for the Black Lung Clinic Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Black lung is a terrible condition many coal miners have to face. Today’s award of more than one million dollars to the St. Charles Health Council for black lung program… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding flooding in Buchanan County: “I am committed to helping the people afflicted by flooding in Buchanan County recover. My office and I have been monitoring the aftermath of this disaster. While in Washington for votes, I have spoken with Governor Youngkin about the situation, and I have staff at the scene. “I will… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students: “The Congressional App Challenge encourages students to demonstrate their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I look forward to… Read more »