National forests protect some of our great natural treasures, across the United States and locally in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District.
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, which cover 1,664,110 acres in Virginia and span much of the Ninth District, provide outlets for recreation, camping, and enjoyment of plant and animal life. Both locals and tourists partake of… Read more »
Virginia recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. Four hundred years ago on July 30, the body that became the Virginia House of Delegates first met at Jamestown.
In the case of Jamestown, we can look back and trace a clear line from origins to the present day. The 1619 Jamestown assembly grew into the House of Burgesses of our colonial era and subsequently the House of Delegates that… Read more »
A proposed socialized medicine program run by the Federal Government, which Democrats call Medicare for All, is enjoying time in the spotlight, partly due to its strong support among Democrat presidential candidates and the new majority in the House of Representatives. The House’s bill for socialized medicine enjoys 117 cosponsors as I write this column, over a quarter of the entire… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today introduced legislation to allow employees of companies that have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy to draw from qualified cash or deferred arrangements, such as 401ks, when they are not regularly scheduled for work or paid. He issued the following statement:
“By now, most Southwest Virginians know the stories of the Blackjewel miners who have had… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after Eastman announced a $7.7 million investment in its Henry County operations:
“Eastman’s $7.7 million investment is a sign of tremendous confidence in Henry County’s economic environment. Businesses in the county are making products the world needs, and Eastman’s expansion will grow that manufacturing capacity while… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students:
“The Congressional App Challenge offers high school students the opportunity to display their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)… Read more »
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Funding
On July 31, I joined the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy in Wise County and Norton to announce the latest projects funded by the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Pilot program. I fought in Washington to make sure money for Virginia was included in this program.
Money from this program goes to projects that reclaim land where… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a grant of $2,400,889 to Rooftop of Virginia Community Action Program of Galax for Head Start projects:
“These funds from the Department of Health and Human Services are welcome news. This $2,400,889 grant will help provide educational and early… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to clarify when a New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permit is needed:
“I applaud the EPA for proposing to streamline the cumbersome New Source Review permitting process. This is a common-sense change that will allow upgrades to facilities while… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August. Please contact the Christiansburg Office at 540-381-5671 or the Abingdon Office at 276-525-1405 with any questions.
August 8, 2019
Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Town of Pearisburg Offices
112 Tazewell Street
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Smyth County: 10:00… Read more »
