Improving Veterans’ Care and the Benefits Process
Veterans served our country, giving of themselves, to protect our freedoms and way of life. Now they deserve the highest quality of care and benefits they are due. Recently, the House, with my support, passed the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act. If passed by the Senate and signed by the President,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) noticed the public session schedule for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the pipeline.
Congressman Griffith said: “I am disappointed that FERC will continue to exclusively hold one-on-one… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that Emory & Henry College has been approved for a $46 million low-interest direct loan and a $5 million guaranteed third-party loan by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, allowing the school to fund campus improvement projects including the development of new apartment-style residence halls for upper class… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks.
“Fifteen years ago today, our nation was attacked by terrorists. Like many of you, I distinctly remember where I was when the first plane hit. On what started out as a typical Tuesday morning, I was in my office. My assistant, Terry… Read more »
US, Superpower or Fictitious Kingdom?
On May 2, I wrote of an evolving situation in the South China Sea, where China was pursuing its objectives by building an airstrip on the Fiery Cross Reef. This reef is part of the Spratly Island chain claimed by China, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Believing it has a historic right to dominate this region, China’s long-term strategy is to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), along with Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) and seven other Members of Congress, introduced the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R. 5951) today, which would ensure our community pharmacists receive reimbursement at the rate posted at the time the prescription is filled.
Congressman Griffith said, “This bill would… Read more »
Today, Representatives Bob Goodlatte (VA-06), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), and Robert Hurt (VA-05) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting that they not only hold one-on-one meetings, but public hearing type meetings with constituents in Virginia pertaining to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).
Below is… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), along with nine other Members of Congress, today issued the following statement:
“The members of the Congressional Friends of Wales Caucus warmly welcome the First Minister of Wales, the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, to the United States. While we do not weigh in on the workings of the Welsh Government, we know that the United States has a strong friend… Read more »
Every year on Labor Day, we pause to celebrate and honor America’s hardworking men and women, the backbone of our great country. Data shows us that American workers’ determination and work ethic are unparalleled in the world. Whether they educate our youth, care for those in their communities, provide necessary services, or produce goods, they all are significantly contributing to America’s strength and spirit. For all hardworking Americans, you have our nation’s sincere appreciation.
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Accountability
Like many of you, I greatly enjoyed watching the 2016 Summer Olympics, which recently concluded with Team USA having won a total of 121 medals. While I cheered on various sports, it likely comes as no surprise that swimming was my favorite sport to watch.
Unfortunately, an incident involving swimmer Ryan Lochte seems to have upstaged or even detracted some from the… Read more »
