U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced H.R.4460, the NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023, which amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to help ensure that only eligible American citizens may participate in federal elections.
“One of the rights and privileges granted in the U.S Constitution is an American citizen’s ability… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a grant of $1,035,734 for Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. in North Tazewell for Head Start projects:
“These funds from the Department of Health and Human Services are welcome news. This $1,035,734 grant will help provide educational and early… Read more »
This year marks 247 years since the United States of America declared itself an independent nation, no longer under the rule of King George III of Great Britain. With the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the United States began its incredible journey as the greatest nation on Earth.
Just like in years past, this July 4th… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities of the Ninth District.
July 11, 2023
Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Richlands Offices
200… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to disallow race-based affirmative action in higher education:
“At first blush, this appears to be a well-reasoned opinion by the Court. Colleges and Universities will no longer be allowed to consider race as a factor when determining admission of an applicant, as the Court has determined that… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students:
“The Congressional App Challenge allows students to demonstrate their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I look forward to seeing… Read more »
On any given week here in the House of Representatives, I vote on a wide variety of legislation that affects Virginians in different ways. This past week (June 20th) was no exception. Below is a breakdown of just a portion of the bills I voted on.
The CHOICE Arrangement Act
The Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Arrangements Act, which I voted in favor of,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $2,140,321 grant to the Martinsville-based GENEDGE ALLIANCE through their Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program.
“I am pleased that the National Institute of Standards and Technology has made this… 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 $200,000 to the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission in Duffield, Virginia, for the development of a Regional Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Manufacturing Supply Chain Report, which could lead to the evolution of existing businesses and the… Read more »
Many times, I get questions as to what an average week is like for me. In this column I thought I’d review a recent week of committee action.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
My first hearing was in the Energy Subcommittee of Energy and Commerce, to discuss recent decisions made by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) centered on the Biden Administration’s rush-to-green… Read more »
