Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the death at age 94 of former President George H.W. Bush: “Throughout his long life, George H.W. Bush served our country with honor and dignity. Enlisting on his eighteenth birthday, he became the youngest fighter pilot in the Navy in World War II and endured having his plane shot down. His career in public… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $3,000,000 grant for broadband in Scott County: “Improved broadband access in rural areas is critical to economic development. Today’s grant announcement is great news for homes and businesses in Scott County. I was pleased to have supported this… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding the attack on the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh: “The violent attack on the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh was a display of evil and hate. No one should have to fear for his or her life because of how they worship.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to the news that potential explosive devices were sent to the homes of Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama, to CNN, and to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL): “Violence is never acceptable, but it is particularly appalling when it occurs in place of the debate and deliberation… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump today signed into law H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: “For all who are fighting the opioid crisis, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act delivers help. It includes tools to treat addiction, reduce the availability of illegal substances, develop non-addictive painkillers,… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump today signed into law legislation that includes his bill, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act: “I am glad that President Trump has signed into law my legislation making commonsense reforms to licensing for closed-loop pumped storage hydropower projects. These projects provide… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a $917,315 grant to the LENOWISCO Planning District for development of the Project Intersection industrial site in Norton: “The Project Intersection industrial site in Norton is in a great position to attract new manufacturing and industrial operations to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate today passed legislation including his bill, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act: “Closed-loop pumped storage hydropower is a source of renewable energy that can be harnessed with infrastructure, including abandoned mines. These projects could bring jobs and energy to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice announced a $133,665 grant to Roanoke County Public Schools as part of the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program: “Children should be safe as they learn and grow at school. I was proud to support the STOP School Violence Act, which provides federal support… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting to support an amended version of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which will soon go to President Trump’s desk: “The opioid crisis is the most urgent health crisis of our time, as many residents of the Ninth District know from painful personal experience. Acting to alleviate it has… Read more »