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In response to a memo submitted by President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The White House’s OMB issued guidance via memorandum that agencies temporarily place a pause, to the extent permitted by law, on grant, loan or federal financial assistance programs that are implicated by seven of President… Read more »

U.S. foreign policy is bound for a transformation under President Trump. After his election in November, many world leaders have established lines of communication with Trump. Some even visited Mar-a-Lago with the then President-elect. One issue gaining interest concerns the Panama Canal, which has operated since its opening in 1914. France was an original sponsor in constructing a… Read more »

The Wall Street Journal broke exclusive news of U.S. President Donald J. Trump considering an Executive Order to halt U.S. federal funding, at least temporarily, of gain-of-function research. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, my interest in gain-of-function research has been more… Read more »

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has been sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States of America. Following the inauguration ceremony, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I congratulate President Trump and Vice President Vance on today’s proceedings, in which they took their oaths of office. Now that they are sworn in, a new… Read more »

The United States of America celebrates January 20, 2025, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the eve of the federal holiday, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an instrumental pioneer in the advancement of civil rights. “His relentless pursuit of equality, that ‘all men are created equal’, ushered in a new era for the… Read more »

Electric rates in the Southwest Virginia region have gone up considerably. I have long warned the policies of the Left, including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden, would make electric rates skyrocket. The policies forcing electric rates higher are hurting regular families. Families who are managing grocery bills, gas charges, and other essential expenses. I understand the… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Town of Honaker a $30,000 grant. The funding will support preliminary reports into proposed water system improvements for Honaker. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Rural communities, like many in Southwest Virginia, benefit from clean, potable water.   “This USDA… Read more »

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to the House Committee on Rules for the 119th Congress. Following this announcement, House Committee on Rules convened for its 119th Congress Organizational Meeting. At this meeting, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced Congressman Griffith would serve as Vice Chairman on the Committee.… Read more »

With President-elect Trump’s inauguration scheduled for January 20, his Administration will look to hit the ground running and work to lead the country towards prosperity and peace. Trump’s cabinet will consist of policymakers, elected officials and thought leaders leading key departments, such as the Department of Defense and Department of Energy. Those nominated to lead these… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $1,055,800 grant. The funding supports a project to construct four new 3,600 square foot hangars for aircraft storage. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This DOT grant for more… Read more »