Barbara Mandrell once sang, “I was country, when country wasn't cool.” I understood what she meant recently on a different topic: resuming in-person learning at schools.
I have been calling for schools to reopen since last summer. Now, the Biden Administration indicates it is moving in that direction. Further, on February 5 Governor Northam issued a statement urging the same outcome,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the death of Congressman Ron Wright (R-TX):
“I am sorry to learn of the death of my colleague from Texas, Congressman Ron Wright. I know he was a dedicated public servant and a good man who still worked hard for his constituents through his health challenges. I would like to offer my condolences to his family and his… Read more »
On February 4, I attended this year’s National Prayer Breakfast.
As with many other events, the coronavirus pandemic changed how the breakfast this year took place. Instead of gathering at the usual location, a hotel in Washington, D.C., with attendance numbering as great as 5,000 people, I joined other masked Members of Congress, from both parties and both the House of Representatives… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of February. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and nine independent cities of the Ninth District. As local governments offices reopen, office hours will be resumed.
In the event of inclement weather… Read more »
Throughout my time in the U.S. House of Representatives, I have been honored to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee. It is the oldest standing legislative committee in the House with broad jurisdiction over domestic policy issues including health, energy, environment, telecommunications, and more.
Many of these issues have a direct impact on the lives of constituents in Virginia’s… Read more »
Since 1789, the inauguration of a president of the United States every four years has functioned as an important civic ritual that transcends partisan politics.
The Constitution originally said very little about inaugural ceremonies, only stating that the president must take an oath before assuming office. The 20th Amendment set the time for the transfer of power at noon on January 20.… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a $49,500 grant to Craig County to purchase a new sheriff’s vehicle and an EMS vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Providing sufficient emergency services can be a challenge to rural jurisdictions such as those of the Ninth Congressional District. Today’s award of $49,500 by… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after attending the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris:
“Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris on taking their oaths of office. Our country faces grave challenges, and I appreciated the new President’s speech pledging to seek unity in addressing them. I will work with the new… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $200,220 in grant funding to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. and $109,200 to Clinch River Health Services, Inc., a total of $309,420. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide essential services to residents of the Ninth District. The $309,420 in… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $101,760 in grant funding to Free Clinic Of The New River Valley Inc. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide essential services to residents of the Ninth District. The $101,760 in grant funding awarded to Free Clinic Of The New River Valley Inc. will assist these… Read more »
