Independence Day Near the end of June, I was invited to give brief remarks at a celebration with area veterans. I think these remarks are appropriate to share during the 4th of July period. Because I rarely use prepared text, the remarks went something like this: “I want to thank all of the veterans here today for their service to our country. You have answered the question that Patrick Henry so ... Read more »
Following recent reports of certain federal agencies accessing the phone and internet data of American citizens, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to discuss Great Britain's John Wilkes and his fight for liberty. Video of Griffith's remarks can be found by clicking here or on the image below. ### Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement as the House of Representatives passed legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare: “However you feel about the philosophy of Obamacare, what has become increasingly clear is that it was not built carefully enough to work. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is infamous ... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the developing scandals in Washington, D.C.: “The abuse-of-power scandals recently engulfing the White House have been developing so quickly that my statements of yesterday are already out of date. Not only has the Internal Revenue Service admitted to deliberately targeting nonprofit conservative groups such as ‘Tea Part... Read more »
Saturday, April 13 marks the 270th anniversary of the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. In honor of his birth, the Library of Congress invited people to view a display of some items from their collection of original Jefferson documents, the largest such collection in the world. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) took time out of his busy schedule today to visit the display and see these items. In the ... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement after the United Nations General Assembly passed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), with the support of representatives of the United States: “I understand the intent and the effort to stop illegal arms sales, but it is clear that this treaty doesn’t understand or take into consideration the history of the United St... Read more »
The Arms Trade Treaty Since the beginning of this year, support for Second Amendment rights has been the top issue that my office receives feedback on from residents of the Ninth District of Virginia. Like many, I am very proud to be a Virginian. One of the reasons that I am proud to be a Virginian is that the Virginians stood up and in essence said “We are not going to ratify ‘this’ Constitution... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after participating in a press conference on the introduction of a resolution opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT): “I am proud to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia, which would not ratify the Constitution of these United States until it included the Bill of Rights. That Bill of Rights protects the inalienable righ... Read more »
Religious freedom: from “Obamacare” to peyote Over the last year or so, you may have heard some criticism from for-profit businesses and not-for-profit religious groups like the Roman Catholic bishops regarding the health care reform law’s mandate that requires employers (including religious hospitals, colleges, charities, and similar institutions) to put faith aside and provide employees with co... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. The legislation was introduced today by Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Griffith is one of 83 original bipartisan cosponsors of the le... Read more »
