Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded two grants totaling $116,600 to Grayson County for the purchase of two law enforcement vehicles and two sanitation vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development awarded a total of $116,600 in grants to Grayson County. A grant of $41,600 will be used to help… Read more »

The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded $70,000 each to three of the 9th District’s planning districts - the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission, the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, and the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Attracting new businesses,… Read more »

Congressman Griffith issued the following statement regarding his vote on H.R. 7946. “The bill we voted on today establishes a process that could prevent noncitizen veterans who have committed felonies, such as human trafficking or drug trafficking with evidence of a conspiracy, from being deported. Further, this bill gives the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security the… Read more »

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 »