Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of March. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and seven independent cities of the Ninth District.
In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on sanctions imposed by the United States and allied powers on Russia:
“The financial sanctions levied by the United States and our allies are an important measure to make Vladimir Putin pay a price for his war of aggression, but more can be done.
“Russian oil and gas are the lifeblood of the country’s economy. They… Read more »
If you’ve bought groceries, paid for gasoline, or bought a car, either used or new, in the past year, you have likely noticed the presence of inflation.
In January, the Consumer Price Index confirmed just how severe the inflationary spiral has been. The index rose by 7.5 percent over the preceding year, the highest rate of inflation since 1982.
The broad-based surge in prices exacts a… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine:
“I ask everyone to join me in praying for the people of Ukraine. I also condemn Vladimir Putin’s malicious and vicious unjust war against Ukraine. President Putin must be punished for these egregious actions. The United States can support Ukraine by sanctioning Russian… Read more »
Washington, D.C. used to be a popular destination for tourists, school groups, and others who want to visit our nation’s capital.
If you visited the city now, you could be able to tour many of its most popular attractions and see the sights. But one prominent American institution remains closed off to the general public: the U.S. Capitol building.
For nearly two years, the symbol of our… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission today awarded $500,000 to the Wise County Public Service Authority for a new sewer system to serve the Hamiltontown community. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This new sewer system will better serve the residents of Wise County in the Hamiltontown area by replacing aging septic systems. Today’s award by the… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission today awarded $500,000 to the Town of Lebanon for the Russell Theater Restoration Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Today’s award by the Appalachian Regional Commission of $500,000 will help to renovate and reopen the Russell Theater in the Town of Lebanon. Once open, the Russell Theater should create new job… Read more »
In a previous column, I responded to President Biden’s challenge to identify what Republicans are for. In this column, I will continue to lay out my positive vision for policies that will benefit the American people with a specific focus on health care.
Decisions about health care are among an individual’s most personal and important choices. Too often, the choices available are… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) last night spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about stopping the fentanyl crisis. He called on Congress and the Biden Administration to use all the tools at their disposal, including passing the HALT Fentanyl Act he has introduced with Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and finishing the southern border wall.
Griffith’s remarks can be… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act:
“The financial difficulties of the U.S. Postal Service have been clear for a long time, but the solutions are not. Previous attempts to fix the problem have been tried and found wanting.
“I know this bill will not fix all of USPS’s problems either, and I… Read more »