Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1428 - American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This bipartisan bill allows police departments to prioritize funding to hire and train veterans. We are always looking for ways to help veterans secure meaningful employment, and this… Read more »
America First Energy Policy
An international deal the Obama Administration and environmental activists joined into has requirements that will cause the United States to voluntarily lose hundreds of thousands of jobs and significantly increase energy costs.
It’s called the Paris Agreement. Not approved by Congress, no legal ramifications.
Why did the United States… Read more »
Health Insurance: Chapter 1
Last week, the House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) to repeal Obamacare and start a health care reform process to return power to the states, drive down costs, and offer options to American families.
Let’s review the current state of health insurance.
Across the country, costs have sky rocketed and choices have decreased.
In Iowa, 94 out of 99… Read more »
Health Insurance: Chapter 2
Preexisting Conditions
There are many falsehoods being spread about the American Health Care Act (AHCA).
You’ve probably heard Democrats and talking heads on the news warning that those with any preexisting conditions will no longer be able to get health insurance.
As Speaker Ryan put it, "Let's remember what is happening right now. Obamacare… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017, to repeal and replace Obamacare. It passed by a vote of 217-213.
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) said, “I voted in support of the repeal and replacement of the failed health insurance program known as Obamacare. The new bill guarantees everyone has access to health insurance. The bill… Read more »
Coal
They said it wasn’t a war on coal, and
They said it wasn’t the anti-coal policies.
They said it’s just the market. Natural gas prices are just too cheap.
But, with a new President and a new attitude towards the coal industry, coal is starting to see signs of revival.
Norfolk Southern reported that coal earnings increased 20% in the first quarter of this… Read more »
Currently, the federal government owns an estimated 28.2% of all the land in the nation. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced H.R. 2167 which keeps the federal government from expanding its percentage of land ownership in the United States. It applies to certain Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the United… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of May. In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. Please contact the Christiansburg Office at 540-381-5671 or the Abingdon Office at 276-525-1405 with any… Read more »
Tax Debate
"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes," said Benjamin Franklin.
Although taxes may be certain, American families and businesses shouldn’t be crushed by the tax code.
Our current tax code is so complex that a majority of families have to spend money hiring someone to help with their taxes, costing time and money.
Many of us in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) congratulates Isaac Schreiber of Duffield, Virginia, for winning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest.
Congressman Griffith said, "I am proud that such a talented, young artist from Southwest Virginia will have his work displayed on a Junior Duck Stamp.”
“I congratulate Isaac Schreiber on creating such an… Read more »
