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Independence Day As the United States celebrates 243 years of independence on July 4, it is easy to forget amid the barbecues and parades just how difficult earning our independence was. When the Second Continental Congress announced the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, its members agreed to “pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the announcement that Volvo Trucks plans to expand its Pulaski County operation, investing nearly $400 million and creating 777 new jobs: “Volvo Trucks’ enormous investment in Pulaski County is a tremendous sign of confidence in the business climate of the New River Valley. Adding 777 new jobs and investing almost… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Senate bill to provide funding to address the crisis at the southern border: “Speaker Pelosi told the American people in January that President Trump was ‘manufacturing a crisis.’ There was indeed a crisis at the southern border then, and it has only grown worse. Instead of… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July. Please contact the Christiansburg Office at 540-381-5671 or the Abingdon Office at 276-525-1405 with any questions. July 9, 2019 Salem: 9:00 am – 10:30 am City of Salem Offices 114 N. Broad Street Salem, VA 24153 Craig County: 11:30 am – 1:00… Read more »

Most weeks in the House of Representatives are busy. Votes, committee hearings, constituent meetings, etc., occupy my time. A recent week highlights how these activities affect policies that are meaningful in the lives of Virginians in the Ninth Congressional District. Energy and Commerce Committee Hearings: Pipelines and Abortion Many hours are spent on committee business, whether… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr announced in Laurel Fork plans to advance a $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program: “Telehealth can bring more health care access and choice to rural areas. The FCC’s support for telehealth through the Connected Care Pilot Program will help… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its final Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule to replace the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan: “When the Obama Administration proposed its Clean Power Plan, I made the point repeatedly that it was unlawful according to standards set by the courts and even… Read more »

Setting the Table for Economic Growth Our region recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. I was honored to join him for much of his visit and participate in discussions with him and our region’s leaders about economic development and commerce. The Department of Commerce helps foster conditions for the economy to grow and businesses to thrive, and I am glad Secretary Ross… Read more »

The Wrong Approach to Immigration Reform One of America’s defining virtues is that its promise is open to people of all races and creeds. Our foundational principles apply to men and women no matter their land of origin. Yet this openness to all also places obligations on those who want to become Americans. Because we aspire to treat everyone equally according to the law, we expect… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $1,021,000 grant to fund a 1,000-foot runway extension at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg. “The runway extension to be funded by the DOT grant will ensure a safer, more efficient Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport,” said Congressman… Read more »