Tri-Area Community Health Center Awarded $2.5 Million in HHS Funding

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Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $2,578,604 to Tri-Area Community Health, which serves residents in the counties of Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, and Patrick, as well as the City of Galax. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The more than $2 million in funding announced today will greatly benefit countless…

Lee County Community Health Center Awarded $4.8 Million

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Friday, March 24, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $4,830,688 to St. Charles Health Council Inc, based in Jonesville, VA. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The St. Charles Health Council provides critical medical services in Lee County and the more than $4 million in funding announced today will help St.…

Griffith Statement on the Passage of the COVID-19 Origin Act

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on the passage of the COVID-19 Origin Act, S. 619, by vote in the House of 419-0, which requires the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19: “For too long, questions surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic have gone unanswered. While we were originally told…

Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 3.3.23

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Several federal issues I am passionate about have been in the news lately. First, in regards to the safety of unaccompanied minors who have crossed the border. Second, is the debate over whether COVID-19 originated from a bat or from a lab incident. On the first matter, I visited Fort Bliss, Texas, in May of 2021. Part of my trip included visiting the Office of Refugee Resettlement…

Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 2.24.23

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I have hit the ground running in the new legislative session of Congress and will review a part of my agenda today. Obviously, over the two years of this Congress I will introduce more bills to best represent the people of the 9th Congressional District. 2nd Amendment Last month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) finalized a rule to expand the definition of…

Griffith Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Field Hearing on the Fentanyl & the Border Crisis

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses at a joint hearing examining the Biden Administration’s border crisis, which has led to a public health crisis with record amounts of fentanyl and its analogues streaming across our southern border. Witnesses…

Griffith Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on the Federal Response to COVID-19

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks and questioned government witnesses at a joint hearing examining the federal response to COVID-19. Witnesses testifying at today’s hearing included Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director, National…

Griffith Chairs, Delivers Opening Remarks at First Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing of 118th Congress

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining the challenges and opportunities to investigating the origins of pandemics and other biological events. Witnesses testifying at today’s hearing included a Government Accountability Office (GAO) official and…

Griffith Announces Committee Assignments For 118th Congress

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that he has received his committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Congressman Griffith will again serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will chair the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and serve on the Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Energy. Congressman Griffith has also been newly appointed to…

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $1.3 Million to Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,310,312 to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “HHS’ award of more than $1.3 million to the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness will enhance access to health care for the people of the City…

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