As part of his ongoing efforts to change Washington and improve the way it does the people’s business, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced legislation (H.Con.Res 147) to establish a Joint Ad Hoc Congressional Committee on Trade Responsibilities, which would be tasked with developing a plan to move to the legislative branch the functions and responsibilities of the Office of… Read more »
The House of Representatives today passed the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Interior Appropriations bill, H.R. 5538), which among other things cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eliminates funding for the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards regulation, prohibits funding for the EPA to implement the Waters of… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today voted in favor of the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (H.R. 4768), which would overturn the Supreme Court’s 1984 decision in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., which has added to confusion in the courts, Congress, the legal bar, and legal academia regarding whether, when, and how courts should defer to federal… Read more »
I am heartbroken by ongoing violence in our nation, including recent attacks in Bristol and Dallas. As of this writing, little is known about the attack in Michigan. The perpetrators of these events are ultimately responsible, but we must all look within ourselves, work to rise above tensions, and be reminded that violence is not the answer.
My heart is with those killed or… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the conference report to the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524):
“Our nation is in the throes of a real, devastating opioid epidemic that is plaguing our communities. My colleagues and I on the Energy and Commerce Committee have been working to attack… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646), which passed the House of Representatives in a vote of 422-2:
“Coming after years of diligent work, including many hearings and forums about our nation’s mental health care programs as well as much bipartisan negotiation, the… Read more »
The Fightin’ Ninth and the Father of our Country
As we enjoy parades, cookouts, and fireworks, we should also reflect on Independence Day itself and that inspired document written predominantly by Virginia’s own Thomas Jefferson. I encourage each of you to pull out a copy of the Declaration of Independence and see how many of the grievances listed by the colonists you can recall… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July.
July 5, 2016
Tazewell County: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Richlands Town Hall
200 Washington Square
Richlands, VA
Buchanan County: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Grundy Town Hall
1185 Plaza Drive
Grundy, VA
Pulaski County: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dublin Town… Read more »
Making Government More Responsive
Since being elected to Congress, a constant among my priorities has been improving the way the federal government operates. This includes protecting you from an overreaching government, making the budgeting process better, increasing transparency, reclaiming and defending the authority of the legislature, etc.
As part of my ongoing efforts to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the passing of bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, a native of Dickenson County:
“Though many might try to emulate him, no one will be able to replicate Dr. Stanley’s long and lonesome Appalachian sound. He is irreplaceable. He was loved and revered by bluegrass fans throughout the world, myself… Read more »
