Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in honor of the Battle of Point Pleasant, which took place on October 10, 1774:
“Today marks the 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, credited by the U.S. Senate as the first battle of the American Revolution.
“Lord Dunmore, Governor of the Virginia Colony, ordered Colonel Andrew Lewis to raise an army… Read more »
Duh, we told you!
Someone in the Biden Administration finally came to the realization that we have a crisis at our southern border and building a border wall would be a good idea.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just announced that they would be bypassing 26 federal laws in order to continue construction of 20 miles of the border wall in Texas. Secretary Alejando Mayorkas, who… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after signing on as a cosponsor of H.R.3199, Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act:
“After hearing from the hardworking men and women at U.S. Penitentiary, Lee about receiving lower pay, as compared to other Bureau of Prisons employees within a 200-mile radius, it makes imminent sense to sign on as a cosponsor of this… Read more »
As we approach the end of the fiscal year and approved government funding, many of us are working hard to cut spending. Because of the increased spending our nation is facing, we’ve seen a $2.3 trillion deficit this year alone, adding to the overall $33 trillion national debt.
Republicans are still working hard trying to come up with an agreement that funds our government, secures our… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities of the Ninth District.
October 10, 2023
Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Bluefield Council… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $217,482 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon and serving large portions of Southwest Virginia, for affordable housing and supportive services. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Department of Health and Human Services’ award of $217,482 to People… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $1 million to the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, which serves the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, for the enhancement of its adult drug court. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Adult Treatment Court Site-Based program, will be used to increase the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $18,448 to Henry County for overtime pay for their police officers working major crime scenes. This funding, through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, will also be used for extra patrols in high crime areas. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention has awarded $550,472 to Bedford County for the maintenance and expansion of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. These funds will allow the task force to conduct thorough forensic exams, continue on-going partnerships with prosecutors, and increase the number of agencies… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $11,402 to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of equipment for their criminal investigations unit. This funding is made possible through BJA’s fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following… Read more »
