U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a markup hearing to advance several public health bills. During the markup hearing, Chairman Griffith voted for proposals that reauthorize public health programs, support rural health care access to health care services and address shortages in our public health… Read more »
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Nathan Trotter, a Pennsylvania-based tin production company, will invest approximately $65 million to build a metal production and processing facility in Henry County. According to a press release, the investment will support an estimated 118 new jobs, build a 115,000 square foot tin processing facility and help secure America’s tin supply… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated in a hearing entitled “Public Safety Communications in the United States.”
Following the hearing, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement:
“For many rural communities, like those in Southwest Virginia, lack of access to… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Mountain Empire Community College, based in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, a $491,548 grant. The funding supports a workforce development initiative known as Project Southwest Virginia Opioid Abuse Recovery (SOAR). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Project SOAR is committed to helping those… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Appalachian Center for Hope, based in Marion, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports development of a planning project and report. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Marion’s Appalachian Center for Hope was created to serve those recovering from substance use… Read more »
Some in the media would have you believe that the Trump Administration’s recent attempts to reform the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an attack on American science.
This narrative became apparent when several CDC officials resigned their posts. One of those officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, cited his concerns about CDC policies shifting away from scientific reality… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced an amendment to the bill that increases funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy. This bill funds critical activities that bolster industries important to the people of… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a hearing entitled “Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.”
Following the hearing, Chairman Griffith issued the following statement:
“In the health care space today, AI is… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of September.
September 9, 2025
Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Richlands Offices
200 Washington Sq
Richlands, VA 24641
Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Town of Grundy Offices
1185 Plaza Dr.
Grundy, VA… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $611,861 research grant. The funding supports research into Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever disease or Zika virus. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The ‘yellow fever’ mosquito lives in many areas of the… Read more »
