The House Rules Committee started deliberations on House Republicans’ reconciliation bill at 1 am on Wednesday, May 21. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), a member of the Rules Committee, appeared on Fox & Friends First to provide updates on Committee deliberations and the discussions on the reconciliation bill.
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, held a hearing titled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget.” The hearing, which featured Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, focused on the agency’s budget request for fiscal year 2026.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, a $500,000 Brownfield Assessment grant. The funding supports a community-wide assessment of local brownfields. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The EPA’s Brownfields Program has the power to transform and revitalize communities, including those in Southwest… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Brownfields grants to LENOWISCO Planning District Commission and the Town of Pennington Gap.
LENOWISCO Planning District Commission received a $1,200,000 Brownfield Assessment grant. The funding supports a community-wide assessment of local brownfields.
Further, the Town of Pennington Gap received a $276,563 Brownfield Cleanup… Read more »
The United States of America celebrates May 11, 2025, through May 17, 2025, as National Police Week. The U.S. House of Representatives voted on three measures during National Police Week to help law enforcement:
H.R. 2240 – Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. Directs the U.S. Department of Justice to gather data on violent attacks… Read more »
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce completed its reconciliation markup hearing on budget recommendations that fall in line with the budget resolution. The House Budget Committee will receive the Energy and Commerce recommendations as they prepare to draft a reconciliation package. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Kasey Walden of Bristol’s Virginia High School won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled George Washington, Virginian and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter has died at the age of 85. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Justice Souter. His service to the country’s highest court is to be commended and celebrated by all Americans.”
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the agency’s intent to expand unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, medicines and other medical products intended for American consumers and patients. In response to this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement:
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The U.S. Senate passed Rep. Griffith’s 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. Environmental… Read more »
