Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement announcing the Ninth District winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition: “Congratulations to Jade Williams, a senior at Carroll County High School. Her artwork, ‘Papaw’s Porch,’ took first place in this year’s competition and will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Her teacher is Freda Cole.… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding his vote on the rule to bring up the $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill: “This rule allows the omnibus appropriations bill to be taken up less than 24 hours after being posted. I plan to vote against this same-day rule. “I have pledged to read every bill before I could vote in favor of it. The omnibus is… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against the $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill: “I could not vote for the omnibus on the floor today. In the roughly seventeen hours between the release of the text and the vote on the bill, I was not able to complete reading it, nor was I given a chance to understand its contents fully. “After the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after participating in this week’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearings examining the opioid crisis: “The opioid epidemic is among the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over health, giving it a leading role in legislating solutions and conducting… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, a bill that expands access to experimental treatments for patients with terminal illnesses. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), an original cosponsor of the bill, issued the following statement: “Many Americans have long sought the ‘right to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has been inducted into the bipartisan House Liberty Caucus. He issued the following statement: “I believe public officials have a duty to defend the liberties guaranteed by our Constitution. Whether fighting for the repeal of laws and regulations that infringe on peoples’ rights or calling for Congress to take back its powers from the executive branch,… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4909, the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act: “Schools should be safe havens for students as they learn and grow. This legislation would authorize funding efforts to prevent violence and improve security at schools across the country. It would provide… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the beginning of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District: “Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. It’s a great opportunity to see the artistic talents of Southwest Virginia students, one of whom will have his or her… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after voting against H.R. 1865: “I abhor the conduct which this bill seeks to address. However, an amendment with language I believe is unconstitutional was attached to this bill. Further, I received a copy of a letter dated today from the U.S. Department of Justice agreeing with my concerns, stating the Department’s… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement honoring the Rev. Billy Graham, who passed away today at the age of 99: “Our world mourns the loss of a great spiritual leader and Christian. Billy Graham brought the Word to millions. He counseled presidents and, as the Netflix show 'The Crown' portrays, even the Queen of England. “For me, there are two stories of Billy… Read more »