Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, participated in a hearing entitled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” The hearing, which featured U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., focused on the agency’s budget request for fiscal year… Read more »

The U.S. House voted and passed S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The bill now heads to President Trump for his executive approval. On passage, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed repeals of “greenhouse gas” emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Kasey Walden of Bristol’s Virginia High School to Washington, D.C., today. As the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition from Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, Kasey’s artwork George Washington, Virginian is now officially displayed in the U.S. Capitol.   “There are many artistic students in the Ninth… Read more »

The United States of America will commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6.  Ahead of the anniversary, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) addressed Congress on the House floor to bring attention to the National D-Day Memorial and the story of one of its founders, Bob Slaughter. Click here or below to watch Congressman Griffith’s… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This legislation helps continue important health programs that fight substance use disorder and promote recovery resources. Following House passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “We are seeing… Read more »

A number of communities and localities in Virginia’s Ninth District are reported to be considered “sanctuary jurisdictions” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In light of this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Ninth District law enforcement organizations and localities are very cooperative with the federal government in… Read more »

U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently signed into law H.J. Res. 61, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing.” This Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturns the U.S.… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) visited the Bristol Virginia Fire Department in Bristol, Virginia, on Tuesday, May 27. Congressman Griffith presented the Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team with formal remarks entered into the Congressional Record. In the remarks, Congressman Griffith praises the Rescue Team for their efforts and services in response to recent storms that hit… Read more »

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright announced on Thursday, May 22, that coal used in steelmaking is now designated as a critical material. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I am excited by this announcement from the Department of Energy. “Metallurgical coal is a lifeblood for coal and steel communities across… Read more »