U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced bills in the Senate and the House of Representatives to designate a unique ZIP code for Fairlawn, Virginia.
“For too long, Fairlawn has unfairly missed out on tax revenue that would otherwise fund education, public safety, and public services due to confusion regarding its ZIP… Read more »
The United States of America celebrates January 9, 2025, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Ninth District has many dedicated law enforcement professionals who work tirelessly to protect their communities. Today, let us recognize those individuals, and I pray that God cast a watchful eye over their… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded Giles County a $304,000 grant. The funding supports a project to study highway-rail grade crossings in an effort to improve safety and mobility concerns. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This DOT grant for $304,000 helps Giles County explore… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission a $100,000 grant. The funding will support disaster recovery efforts and technical assistance to 12 communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for $100,000 helps Cumberland Plateau… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River Valley Regional Commission a $100,000 grant. The funding will support disaster recovery efforts and technical assistance to 12 communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This ARC grant for $100,000 helps New River Valley Regional Commission… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded EO Companies, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $100,841 grant. EO Companies is a separate entity that works in partnership with the United Way of Southwest Virginia. The funding will support a disaster recovery coordinator role and facilitate United Way efforts in providing Hurricane Helene relief resources to localities in Southwest… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives completed passage of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. This legislation makes it easier for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain and bring into custody illegal aliens who committed a crime in the United States. After voting in favor of the Laken Riley Act, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Laken Riley is… Read more »
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $347,608 to Biotherapeutics, Inc., located in Blacksburg, Virginia, for lung disease research as it relates to asthma. According to the American Lung Association, more than twenty-five million Americans live with asthma. Of those affected, somewhere between one… Read more »
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 »
