Economy

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1105): “Enacted nearly 100 years ago, the federal estate tax, commonly known as the ‘death tax’ is imposed ‘on the transfer of the taxable estate of every decedent who is a citizen or resident of the United States’ (26 U.S.C. § 2001a).  This is a… Read more »

Today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, oral arguments were heard in two cases challenging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s so-called “Clean Power Plan.”  These separate though related cases argue that the EPA is acting outside its authority in seeking to regulate existing power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act because the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after joining five of his colleagues in accepting the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s Legislator of the Year award, which is in recognition of their support for the composites industry and American manufacturing.  Attending the awards ceremony was Mr. David Ring, Manager of Governmental Affairs and… Read more »

A Message from Communications Director Andie Pivarunas Touring Deep Mine #41 On Monday, March 30, Congressman Griffith, myself, and other members of “Team Griffith” visited Deep Mine #41 near McClure in Dickenson County.  Congressman Griffith has toured a number of mines over the years, but this was a first for many on his team, including myself.  As such, we thought it may… Read more »

EPA: “Burning the Constitution” Last week at an Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing, I was honored to hear testimony regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) so-called “Clean Power Plan” from legal experts including Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe.  Tribe is a liberal, environmental, legal rock star.  In fact, the POLITICO inside-the-beltway news journal… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today was presented by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Eastman with the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence.  This award recognizes Members of Congress whose legislative records support policies that enable American manufacturers to compete in the global marketplace.  Griffith accepted the award at Eastman’s… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement on the President’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act: “Though he wants his words to indicate otherwise, President Obama’s actions – today and previously – indicate that he has always been opposed to the Keystone XL pipeline.  Put simply: I believe the President’s decision to veto the Keystone XL… Read more »

Electricity from Mexico – Dirty Coal, Drug Gangs On February 11, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz testified before and took questions from me and my colleagues on the Subcommittee on Energy and Power in a hearing covering a wide range of energy-related topics. Responding to a question from Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Secretary Moniz… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the SunCoke Energy, Inc. downsizing plan: “In less than two months’ time, SunCoke has reduced its workforce in Southwest Virginia by 325 employees.  These are jobs that are badly needed by hardworking Americans, their families, and their communities.  I am very saddened by this announcement – my… Read more »

Congressmen Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) issued the following statement today reacting to the news that Norfolk Southern Corp. will be closing its office building in Roanoke, impacting the jobs of all 500 employees working there: “Norfolk Southern came to our region more than 130 years ago with the primary purpose of moving mineral resources.   We are… Read more »