Griffith Announces $628,220 to Virginia Tech for Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $628,220 grant for cancer detection and diagnosis research. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Early and regular cancer screening is essential before cancer has a chance to spread and cause…

Griffith Announces $1,574,415 HHS Grant to Clinch River Health Services Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services. Today Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Clinch River Health Services provides essential medical services to the people of Scott County and surrounding communities.”   “I welcome this HHS grant for $1,574,415 to aid the medical…

Griffith Announces $2,578,604 HHS Grant to Tri-Area Community Health

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2,578,604 to Tri-Area Community Health. Today Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Tri-Area Community Health maintains a vast network of critical health centers serving the people of Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson and Patrick Counties, as well as the City of…

Griffith Announces $1,044,168 HHS Grant to Scott County Public School Head Start Program

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,044,168 to the Scott County Public School Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement:   “Scott County Public School Head Start is an important advocate for early education programs.”   “This $1,044,168 grant from HHS will cover essential child…

Griffith Announces $1,266,794 HHS Grant to Rocky Mount’s STEP, Inc

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,266,794 to Solutions That Empower People (STEP), Inc for Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “STEP sponsors important child development services for families and children of Bedford, Franklin, Henry and Patrick Counties, and the City of…

Griffith Introduces Bill to Shine a Light on Federal Employees Receiving Royalties

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced H.R. 7853, the Royalty Transparency Act, which requires officers and employees in the executive branch to file financial disclosure reports and report royalty payments that they receive. The bill also mandates this information be made publicly accessible.   “The American people are losing faith and trust in their institutions,…

Griffith Introduces Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Minors

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced H.R. 7854, the Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act, which requires the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to provide advanced notification to school districts and child welfare agencies when an unaccompanied minor is placed in their respective jurisdictions.   “Unaccompanied minors…

Griffith Announces $100,000 for Blacksburg’s Virginia Rural Health Association

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Virginia Rural Health Association (VHRA), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $100,000 grant to improve health and workforce outcomes in Appalachia. VHRA receives these funds as a result of ARC awarding a larger project, Help Our People Expand the Ecosystem (HOPEE), whose…

Griffith Announces $214,505 to Virginia Tech for Cancer Treatment Research

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $214,505 grant for cancer treatment research. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Virginia Tech has a dedicated and talented group of professionals advancing our knowledge and capabilities in the health…

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for April

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Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of April. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities of the Ninth District.   April 9, 2024 Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Bluefield Council…

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