Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after H.R. 6020, which requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate the social, economic, and historic contributions of Minor League Baseball to American life, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with his support:
“Minor League Baseball brings America’s pastime out of big cities to the country’s… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement applauding the announcement by information technology service provider 1901 Group that it would create 150 new jobs and invest $1.15 million in a Washington County operation:
“Technology companies are finding a home in Southwest Virginia. The IT provider 1901 Group plans to create 150 new jobs and invest $1.15 million in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after he joined 37 Members of Congress in a letter to the House majority leadership opposing a legislative package combining funding for the coronavirus and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) reauthorization:
“I signed this letter because I strongly feel that the separate issues of fighting the coronavirus… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will be hosting his 2020 Service Academy Day on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Students will have the opportunity to meet with invited officials from the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, as well as representatives from the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Corporation for National and Community Services awarded the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors $56,043 in federal funding to support the Senior Corps RSVP Program:
“Our communities depend on active and engaged citizens to keep them safe, welcoming, and strong. The Senior Corps RSVP Program helps senior… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Corporation for National and Community Services awarded North Tazewell $161,366 in federal funding to support the Senior Corps RSVP Program:
“Our communities depend on active and engaged citizens to keep them safe, welcoming, and strong. The Senior Corps RSVP Program helps senior citizens who are making a… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $4,850,000 grant to Virginia Highlands Airport in Abingdon for runway extension:
“Virginia Highlands Airport is an important transportation asset in our region. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s grant of $4,850,000 to extend the runway will enhance the airport’s… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Trump:
“The Senate has finally ended an ordeal that never should have started. Democrats in the House brushed aside principles of fairness and impartiality in conducting this impeachment process, yet, in my belief, they failed to find impeachable offenses. The Senate… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump delivered the State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress:
“President Trump put forward an agenda that will build on his Administration’s successes and continue to advance the well-being of the American people. I was pleased by his commitment to progress on issues that affect Southwest… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union at 11:00pm GMT (6:00pm EST):
“Brexit was a choice made by the people of the United Kingdom exercising their rights as a sovereign nation. As such, it must be respected.
“While the economic and political relationship between the U.K. and Europe changes, the… Read more »
