Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $3,216,000 to Virginia Highlands Airport in Abingdon for its runway extension project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Extending the runway at Virginia Highlands Airport will enhance its capacity for traffic and support economic development in the region. This grant of more than $3.2 million advances… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2021 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 »

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Blacksburg’s Blacksburg Transit $5,150,000 to purchase electric buses and charging equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The award of more than $5 million to Blacksburg to upgrade its bus fleet is welcome news to all who rely on public transit for their activities.” The grant was… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) cosponsored a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) censuring President Biden for his Administration's handling of the southern border. Griffith said: “The heightened crisis at the southern border is almost entirely one of President Biden’s own doing. For purely ideological reasons, his Administration ended policies that were… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced $230,000 in federal funding for patrol vehicles in Dickenson County, the Town of Gate City, and the City of Norton. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Public safety is among the most important responsibilities of local governments, but purchasing equipment can strain the budgets… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which authorized the Iraq War and subsequent U.S. military activities in the Middle East: “Congressional authorizations to use force must not be blank checks to the executive branch, no matter which party controls it. Any use of force in the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $1,071,717 grant to St. Charles Health Council of Jonesville for the Black Lung Clinic Program: “Black lung is an immense burden to coal miners and the families of those who suffer from it. That’s why I worked to expand federal funding for black lung… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement honoring Memorial Day: “On the last Monday in May, we honor those who sacrificed themselves for the sake of America – those that paid the price for American freedom. “I am grateful to those men and women who paved the way for the freedom of our great country. Today, let us appreciate the patriots who fought and died… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement upon the death of former U.S. Senator John Warner (R-VA): “John Warner was an old friend. More importantly for the country and the Commonwealth, he was a giant of Virginia politics. For five terms he represented Virginia with distinction in the United States Senate, and among his achievements, he helped drive the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the announcement that SunCoke Energy plans to invest $50 million in its Buchanan County manufacturing operation: “SunCoke Energy is an important asset for Buchanan County’s economy. The company’s planned $50 million investment reinforces its commitment to jobs in the region, strengthens Buchanan County’s… Read more »