News List

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $46,670,000 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Now that a disaster supplemental passed Congress and got signed into law, essential funds are being allocated to Virginia to… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of January.   In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. If a County’s or City’s schools are closed, then its office hours will be closed as well. Please… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Following Speaker Johnson’s election, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined fellow Members of the House to be officially sworn in for the 119th Congress. Congressman Griffith released the following statement:   “The American people elected a Republican trifecta in 2024 to work to reverse… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded Virginia Tech a $249,654 grant. The funding supports a project to collect and provide pedestrian data as it relates to advancing the safety and mobility of all people in U.S. transportation systems. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Virginia Tech… Read more »

We are now in 2025. It is a common exercise around this time to reflect on the previous year. There is much that I want to highlight from 2024. Below are some of my accomplishments. Committee Work As Chairman of the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, I chaired 10 hearings that explored a wide range of topics, including but not limited to health care, drug pricing and the… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River Valley Regional Commission a $252,500 grant. The funding will support preliminary construction planning and reports for the development of a passenger rail station in Christiansburg, Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $252,500 helps the New River… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission a $100,000 grant. The funding will support disaster recovery efforts to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Congressional passage last week of the American Relief Act means that localities impacted by… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Bristol a $70,000 grant. The funding will support a conducted study exploring a connector trail that connects downtown Bristol to the Mendota Trail. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $70,000 helps the City of Bristol acquire a consultant group to assess the… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives completed passage of the American Relief Act. This legislation keeps the government funded through March and includes disaster relief supplemental funds. After voting in favor of the American Relief Act to fund the government and bring much-needed disaster relief aid to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, like Southwest Virginia, U.S. Congressman Morgan… Read more »

I respect people of all faiths, but as a Christian, I celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Every Christmas season, there are traditions and images prevalent in our leisurely activities. One tradition is Christmas films, such as Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf or Miracle on 34th Street. The famous actor George C. Scott, a native… Read more »