The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $130,200 in grant funding to Martinsville Henry County Coalition For Health And Wellness. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide essential services to residents of the Ninth District. The $130,200 in grant funding awarded to Martinsville Henry County Coalition For… Read more »
Closing the digital divide is a challenge for American society in the 21st century that must be met. Internet connectivity brings with it economic growth, educational opportunities, individual quality of life, and many other assets, but rural areas lag behind urban ones in access to reliable internet service. Making the American dream available to all citizens requires building out… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the death of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Perry Hodge:
“Sergeant Hodge served the people of Pulaski County for over fifteen years, most recently as a school resource officer. I join the people of Pulaski County in mourning the death of this committed public servant who dedicated his life to protecting them.”
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On January 20, Joe Biden will be sworn in as president of the United States. I will attend his inauguration, which I consider one of my duties as a Member of Congress.
I also consider it my duty to conduct rigorous oversight of any Administration to ensure it upholds the Constitution and carries out the laws we enact.
Earlier this year, I was sworn in for a new term. I am honored to… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of January. 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 »
37 Republican Members of Congress including Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued a statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. today.
The statement notes, "As it pertains to our constitutional duty as Members of Congress on January 6, we have no express authority or ability to independently prove the many allegations of fraud in the subject… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the passing of state Senator Ben Chafin:
“Senator Ben Chafin was a great legislator as well as a friend. As a native of Southwest Virginia, he cared deeply for its people and was a tremendous advocate for them in the state Senate. I will miss this good and dedicated public servant. My prayers are with his wife Lora and… Read more »
The year 2020 was a difficult one, but as the year draws to a close, I want to highlight something about the year that went right.
Operation Warp Speed accomplished what had been considered nearly impossible: the development, manufacture, and distribution of a safe and effective vaccine to combat COVID-19.
President Trump announced Operation Warp Speed in May. His Administration… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the CASH Act of 2020:
“Yesterday, the President signed the more than $2.3 trillion Omnibus, which included COVID relief. After signing it, the President issued a statement calling on Congress to increase the amount of money going to individuals AND to cut bloated government spending.
“Today, the… Read more »
Christmas is a time of tradition, for families, communities, and throughout our society. For those of us who celebrate, like me, we each have our favorite customs about this season, whether attending a family gathering or town parade or just hearing a favorite Christmas carol.
How those traditions become things we return to year after year make for interesting stories on their own.
One… Read more »
