Today, in response to Texas’ request for assistance due to the crisis at our southern border, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin announced that he will be deploying 100 Virginia National Guard to the state. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement:
“Our country is currently in crisis due to the Biden Administration’s inability to control our southern border.… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities of the Ninth District.
June 8, 2023
Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Town of Pearisburg Offices
Council Chambers
112… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act:
“In late April, I voted in favor of the Limit, Save, Grow Act, House Republicans’ common-sense legislation to rein in Congress’ reckless spending, while also raising the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion.”
“I could not, however, justify voting in favor of… Read more »
On May 29th, we honor our fallen service men and women, having died while serving in the United States armed forces. Memorial Day is a chance for all Americans to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by their fellow citizens, many of whom being friends or family members.
With redistricting, the Ninth District has been expanded to include Bedford and Franklin Counties. During this… Read more »
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) applauded House passage of their Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, legislation to address the permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogues.
“I am pleased the House has voted in favor of my critical legislation with Congressman Latta to permanently schedule deadly fentanyl analogues,… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the below statement following today’s Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA:
“I have yet to read the full opinion but am excited that the Supreme Court decided Sackett v. EPA in a manner which limits the EPA’s claimed expansive authority. On first blush, it appears to limit the EPA’s ability to move forward with their disastrous,… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,138,200 through their Black Lung/Coal Miner Clinics Program to the St. Charles Health Council, located in Jonesville, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Black lung is a horrible medical condition many coal miners must deal with. Today’s award of more than one million… Read more »
This year, we recognized May 14-20 as National Police Week. During each National Police Week, we are reminded of what our brave policemen and women face every day.
Whether it’s stopping a carjacker or arresting an armed robber, policemen and women put their lives on the line on a daily basis to protect their communities and keep their fellow Americans safe.
Unfortunately, in the wake of… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $70,000 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, for economic development planning.
“This important federal funding will assist in economic development planning that supports private capital… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced the Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act, legislation aiming to streamline deployment of broadband infrastructure.
“Bridging the digital divide requires the rapid deployment of more broadband infrastructure. The BROADBAND Leadership Act… Read more »
