Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP Inc., located in Franklin County, Virginia, a $1,296,059 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Solutions that Empower People (STEP) serves communities in Franklin and Patrick Counties.    “This… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, participated in a markup hearing to advance several energy-related measures. His bill to help keep baseload power plants online, H.R. 3632 the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, was favorably reported by the Committee.    Congressman Griffith’s remarks on his bill can be… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, participated in a hearing entitled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” The hearing, which featured U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., focused on the agency’s budget request for fiscal year… Read more »

The U.S. House voted and passed S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The bill now heads to President Trump for his executive approval. On passage, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed repeals of “greenhouse gas” emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Kasey Walden of Bristol’s Virginia High School to Washington, D.C., today. As the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition from Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, Kasey’s artwork George Washington, Virginian is now officially displayed in the U.S. Capitol.   “There are many artistic students in the Ninth… Read more »

The United States of America will commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6.  Ahead of the anniversary, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) addressed Congress on the House floor to bring attention to the National D-Day Memorial and the story of one of its founders, Bob Slaughter. Click here or below to watch Congressman Griffith’s… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This legislation helps continue important health programs that fight substance use disorder and promote recovery resources. Following House passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “We are seeing… Read more »

A number of communities and localities in Virginia’s Ninth District are reported to be considered “sanctuary jurisdictions” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In light of this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Ninth District law enforcement organizations and localities are very cooperative with the federal government in… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) visited Simmons Equipment Company in Lebanon, Virginia. Company leaders facilitated a tour of the assembly plant and held a roundtable discussion to update the Congressman on the company’s operations and progress.    “As a fighter for coal in Washington, D.C., I understand the importance of equipping our coal miners with the necessary… Read more »