Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed bills to support maternal health care and expand broadband coverage:
“This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced several bills that have the potential to make a positive impact on residents of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. They seek to address some… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded $154,600 to the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc., of Cedar Bluff for telemedicine services:
“Telemedicine bridges the gap between health care providers and patients, a valuable service in remote areas and for individuals with difficulty… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $40,000 in federal funding to the Town of Pound for a new police vehicle:
“Public services are important to a community’s quality of life, but rural communities often face challenges in funding these services. USDA’s investment of $40,000 for a new police vehicle in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $60,000 grant to Floyd County Economic Development Authority to recapitalize a revolving loan fund supporting small and emerging businesses:
“For small and growing businesses, access to credit is a necessity. USDA Rural Development’s $60,000 grant to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $175,000 grant for construction of a farmers’ market in the Town of Independence:
“Farmers’ markets bring a variety of fresh, locally-grown products to consumers and support the agricultural producers in our communities. USDA Rural Development’s $175,000… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a $33,500 grant for construction of a farmers’ market in the Town of Chilhowie:
“Farmers’ markets bring a variety of fresh, locally-grown products to consumers and support the agricultural producers in our communities. USDA Rural Development’s $33,500 grant… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), John Larson (D-CT), and Darren Soto (D-FL) have introduced the Safeguarding Medicare Access to Respiratory Therapy (SMART) Act of 2019. This legislation will delay the inclusion of medical ventilators from competitive acquisition programs under Medicare for a period of five years.
“Medical ventilators… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding H. Res. 660, the Democrat impeachment resolution, and comments from Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) calling for a better impeachment process:
“The Democrat impeachment resolution is an attempt to ratify their ongoing faulty process. It is not a serious document, and it will not provide the transparency and fairness… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon the death of former Virginia Governor Gerald Baliles:
“I am saddened to learn that former Governor Gerald Baliles has passed away. He served our Commonwealth faithfully as a member of the House of Delegates, Attorney General, and Governor. A native son of Patrick County, he remained devoted to promoting the interests… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after introducing the Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act:
“We have to do better for sexual assault victims. The bill I have introduced, the Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act, will help. It would establish a task force to identify barriers that now block access to professional assistance, help states improve their… Read more »
