Press Releases

U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to halt U.S. federal funding of gain-of-function research in overseas countries, like China and Iran, without proper oversight measures. In response to the Executive Order, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “President Trump’s decisive action against gain-of-function research is a significant… Read more »

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Virginia affected by the severe February winter storms.  Affected individuals and businesses will have until November 3, 2025, to file their tax returns. Ninth District localities which qualified for tax relief include: - Counties: Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll,… Read more »

The United States of America recognizes April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Families in Virginia’s Ninth District are far too familiar with the devastating impacts of illicit fentanyl on our communities. I will continue to push for federal policies that help the country tackle the… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded three Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The grants will help the Washington County Service Authority repair and replace waterline that serves Washington County and the Town of Damascus, Virginia. The grants are as follows:   $3,830,750.25 – “Route 58/91… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) met with members of Martin’s Pharmacy and other community pharmacists in Dublin, Virginia. Mr. William Hale, owner of Martin’s Pharmacy, invited Representative Griffith and led the discussions. “Community pharmacies face unique challenges when serving their local populations with critical medicines and drugs. I am grateful for the dedicated… Read more »

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of actions at the White House to help the U.S. American coal industry. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended the White House event. Following the event, Rep. Griffith issued the following statement: “The ‘War on Coal’, launched by the Obama… Read more »

Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the Ninth District. The chosen theme for 2025 is “Commemorating Virginia’s… Read more »

Appearing before the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the panel’s “Member Day”, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) testified in support of the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program.    The Subcommittee is responsible for drafting the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior and Environment… Read more »

The U.S. Senate voted and passed a continuing resolution, H.R. 1968 – the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This continuing resolution now heads to President Trump’s desk to avoid a government shutdown. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Friday, March 14. Following passage of the continuing resolution, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »

The murderer of Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler has received a sentence of 100 years of active imprisonment related to Chandler’s November 2021 murder. In Wise County, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined Attorney General Jason Miyares and local officials for a press conference to welcome the verdict and pay homage to Officer Chandler. Representative Griffith… Read more »