Many Democrat-controlled cities and states, which are not on the border, think the crisis at our southern border is not their problem.
But, over the past few months, we’ve seen a string of northern Democrat-controlled cities and states declare states of emergency and request help from the federal government due to the number of illegal immigrants living in their… 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 $2,926,525 to Rooftop of Virginia Community Action Program in Galax, Virginia, for Head Start projects:
“This $2,926,525 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services is welcome news, as it will help provide valuable educational and… Read more »
The size and spending of the federal government has exploded. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, federal spending is estimated to increase 43% between 2019 and 2024.
The nonprofit OpenTheBooks.com recently released a report about the growth of one of our federal agencies, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), showing that the agency’s budget has increased… Read more »
In a March hearing, I asked U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to come before my Oversight and Investigations (O&I) Subcommittee to discuss the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). I recently chaired said hearing.
ORR, an agency within HHS, is responsible for the care and placement of unaccompanied children who cross our borders.
During my… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities of the Ninth District.
August 8, 2023
Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Bluefield Council… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $5,118,100 to help the Virginia Consortium to Advance Health Care in Appalachia make telemedicine and health care resources more accessible, by expanding regional networks that will share resources, training, and educational opportunities, for people in rural Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $5,000,000 to the Mount Rogers Community Services Board in order to increase capacity to provide mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse disorder treatment programs at the Mount Rogers Community Services (MRCS) Smyth County campus in Marion, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)… Read more »
Currently, there are multiple inquiries into Hunter Biden and the FBI.
There is a long list of legitimate investigations happening, more so than ever during my tenure in Congress. The House Committees on Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of Government are all… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 to Giles County, along with a loan for $203,000, for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“USDA Rural Development’s $50,000 grant, and accompanying loan, to Giles County for a sanitation vehicle will allow the county to update its… Read more »
Recently, I was in line at my local pharmacy to pick up a prescription for my son. Ahead of me in line was a woman picking up her prescription. While waiting for my turn, I overheard the conversation happening between the woman and the pharmacist.
The pharmacist informed her that her prescription, which used to have a $45 copay, would now cost $240. I suspect this is because the Pharmacy… Read more »
