Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), along with nine other Members of Congress, today issued the following statement:
“The members of the Congressional Friends of Wales Caucus warmly welcome the First Minister of Wales, the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, to the United States. While we do not weigh in on the workings of the Welsh Government, we know that the United States has a strong friend… Read more »
Every year on Labor Day, we pause to celebrate and honor America’s hardworking men and women, the backbone of our great country. Data shows us that American workers’ determination and work ethic are unparalleled in the world. Whether they educate our youth, care for those in their communities, provide necessary services, or produce goods, they all are significantly contributing to America’s strength and spirit. For all hardworking Americans, you have our nation’s sincere appreciation.
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Accountability
Like many of you, I greatly enjoyed watching the 2016 Summer Olympics, which recently concluded with Team USA having won a total of 121 medals. While I cheered on various sports, it likely comes as no surprise that swimming was my favorite sport to watch.
Unfortunately, an incident involving swimmer Ryan Lochte seems to have upstaged or even detracted some from the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) applauds today’s announcement of federal awards to grow the economy in coal-producing communities in Virginia. These awards, which are being announced on a rolling basis by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), are funded through the Partnerships for Opportunity… Read more »
At the Bristol Chamber of Commerce luncheon today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was recognized with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies in the first session of the 114th Congress.
Griffith said, “I have made it my duty to protect jobs and fight back against regulatory onslaught and administrative overreach, and… Read more »
Landmark Anti-Opioid Abuse Bill Now Law
In my most recent column, I wrote that legislation to combat the devastating opioid epidemic plaguing our communities – the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524) – had cleared both chambers of Congress and was heading to the President’s desk for consideration. The Energy and Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, has tallied… Read more »
As part of his ongoing efforts to change Washington and improve the way it does the people’s business, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced legislation (H.Con.Res 147) to establish a Joint Ad Hoc Congressional Committee on Trade Responsibilities, which would be tasked with developing a plan to move to the legislative branch the functions and responsibilities of the Office of… Read more »
The House of Representatives today passed the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Interior Appropriations bill, H.R. 5538), which among other things cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eliminates funding for the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards regulation, prohibits funding for the EPA to implement the Waters of… Read more »
Making Government More Responsive
Since being elected to Congress, a constant among my priorities has been improving the way the federal government operates. This includes protecting you from an overreaching government, making the budgeting process better, increasing transparency, reclaiming and defending the authority of the legislature, etc.
As part of my ongoing efforts to… Read more »
Late Tuesday, a federal judge appointed by President Barack Obama, Judge Scott Skavdahl of the District Court of Wyoming, ruled that the Interior Department does not have the authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing.
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Various documents and opinions cross my desk, and sometimes, their contents are worth… Read more »
