The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $1,026,248 grant. The funding supports the organization’s Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Southwest Virginia children and families receive access to Head Start through groups like… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., located in Lee County, Virginia, a $1,122,356 grant. The funding supports the organization’s black lung clinic program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Southwest Virginia coal miners and their families benefit from specialized health services… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP Inc., located in Franklin County, Virginia, a $1,296,059 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Solutions that Empower People (STEP) serves communities in Franklin and Patrick Counties.
“This… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, participated in a markup hearing to advance several energy-related measures. His bill to help keep baseload power plants online, H.R. 3632 the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, was favorably reported by the Committee.
Congressman Griffith’s remarks on his bill can be… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, participated in a hearing entitled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” The hearing, which featured U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., focused on the agency’s budget request for fiscal year… Read more »
The month of June is always a critical time of year for the U.S. Supreme Court.
The terms of the justices begin on the first Monday of October and last until the summer recess of the following year, which usually starts in late June or early July.
The Court typically hears oral arguments on various cases between October and April. The justices then issue opinions before they… Read more »
Thursday, June 19th marks America’s celebration of Juneteenth.
The national holiday is meant to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Interestingly, this date does not signify the official nationwide end to slavery.
Slavery was a fairly common practice, even in the North, as the United States transitioned from its colonial period to its independence.
In fact,… Read more »
The U.S. House voted and passed S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The bill now heads to President Trump for his executive approval.
On passage, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed repeals of “greenhouse gas” emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Kasey Walden of Bristol’s Virginia High School to Washington, D.C., today. As the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition from Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, Kasey’s artwork George Washington, Virginian is now officially displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
“There are many artistic students in the Ninth… Read more »
