Press Releases

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.75 million to Appalachian Community Capital of Christiansburg for the COVID-19 Emergency Response for Small to Medium Enterprises. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Community development lenders help get local projects off the ground, but they have come under stress during the coronavirus outbreak.… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,603,213 to Community Health Centers in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District to expand coronavirus testing. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “More coronavirus testing will advance public health and help the safe reopening of our economy. The award of $1,603,213 from HHS to Ninth… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest siding with a Virginia church seeking reopening: “I have been troubled by the closure of Virginia churches under Governor Northam’s stay at home order and on Thursday specifically asked the Governor when he would be reopening the churches. “Learning that a… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $274,168 to public housing agencies in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District to support housing assistance for low-income residents. The funding was awarded through the CARES Act Admin Fee Regular and Mainstream Voucher Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The coronavirus… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded New River Valley Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic a mental health and substance abuse service grant totaling $3,971,825. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Mental health care cannot be neglected during the coronavirus outbreak. Certified community behavioral… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded Mount Rogers Community Services Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Project a mental health and substance abuse service grant totaling $2,000,000. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Mental health care cannot be neglected during the coronavirus outbreak. Certified… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the bipartisan Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved opening the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use: “As millions of Americans work and learn from home during the coronavirus public health emergency, we see yet again how vital fast and reliable Internet service is in the present era. Making the 6… Read more »

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has set a deadline for more information from certain Social Security beneficiaries to ensure they receive additional economic impact payments promptly. Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes and who have qualifying children under age 17 must provide information to the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today held a video conference call with the Virginia Bankers Association featuring bankers from the Ninth Congressional District. The call focused on the response to the coronavirus outbreak and included a question and answer session. “Banks have been on the front lines in responding to the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus outbreak.… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $357,000 in grants to airports in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted tremendous damage on airports, including the general aviation airports in the Ninth District. Travel restrictions and the economic slowdown have greatly… Read more »