Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) have introduced H.R. 391, the Saving Starts With Us Act. This legislation would cut the pay of Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President by 10 percent. Griffith and Herrera Beutler introduced separate bills proposing a 10 percent pay cut in the 112th Congress, but are joining… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. The legislation was introduced today by Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Griffith is one of 83 original bipartisan… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 325, the No Budget No Pay Act:
“The United States has a serious debt problem, and I do not take lightly our responsibility to pay bills and get our debt under control. It is hoped that the No Budget No Pay Act will help to break the logjam by requiring the Senate to pass a budget.… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of January. 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 »
This morning at the Capitol, I joined government leaders from around the world, Senators, my colleagues in the House, and people from Virginia’s Ninth District and congressional districts across these United States as President Obama was sworn in for his second term. While there may be disagreement about who we would have liked to have won the election, he is the President. … Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United States Service Academies:
“Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands have a rich history of military service, and it is an honor to nominate these young men and women to the United States Service… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon initial review of President Obama’s executive orders related to guns:
“Two weeks ago, I was sworn in to my second term in Congress. I once again took the oath and pledged to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Upholding that oath, I will work with my colleagues and with other advocates of… Read more »
Early in the 112th Congress two short years ago, members of the House of Representatives read the Constitution aloud for what is thought to have been the first time in the history of the House. I participated in its reading, and remained on the floor as my colleagues filed in for their turn to read. As I listened to different voices from across the country speaking the words… Read more »
Last Thursday, I had the privilege of being sworn in to represent the people of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District in the 113th Congress. I’m honored to serve the people of Southwest Virginia, Southside Virginia, and the Alleghany Highlands, and will continue to work hard to protect our way of life, our jobs, and to serve you to the best of my ability.
As you know, in the… Read more »
