Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 and a loan of $80,000 to the City of Norton to purchase two law enforcement vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Law enforcement and first responders have difficult jobs under any circumstances, but personnel and agencies in rural areas face added… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Stickleyville Volunteer Fire Department in Lee County for equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “It is important for volunteer firefighters to have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. The Stickleyville VFD will receive a $50,000 grant from… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $1,542,500 loan guarantee to the City of Galax for a ladder truck. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Public services in small towns and rural communities can strain budgets and burden local taxpayers. USDA Rural Development’s award of a $1,542,500 loan to the City of Galax to… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $5 million loan guarantee to Pembroke Telephone Cooperative for broadband. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Broadband is essential for advancing economic development and the availability of new opportunities in rural areas. USDA Rural Development’s $5 million loan guarantee to… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Angie Craig (D-MN) have introduced H.R. 7237, the Reauthorizing Evidence-based And Crisis Help Initiatives Needed to Generate (REACHING) Improved Mental Health Outcomes for Patients Act of 2022. This legislation would reauthorize and improve programs providing care and treatment for adult mental… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 5657, the Medical Marijuana Research Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is an original cosponsor of the legislation. He issued the following statement: “Decisions about marijuana policy must be based on facts and evidence, yet current federal law makes collecting this data extremely difficult. I cosponsored the Medical Marijuana… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $1 million to Lincoln Memorial University to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “ARC’s $1 million grant to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing will offer new educational opportunities and… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the beginning of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District: “Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. It’s a great opportunity to see the artistic talents of students in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, one of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6968, the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act: “The bill on the floor today is far from satisfactory. President Biden rightfully imposed a ban on Russian oil imports, but only under bipartisan pressure and the possibility of strong congressional action. His Administration followed up on… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Biden reportedly decided to ban imports of Russian oil: “A ban on Russian oil imports is an important measure to cut off funding for Russian military aggression. I have been part of the bipartisan call to take this action, and I am glad that President Biden has finally followed our lead. “The ban on… Read more »