Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after he voted in favor of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives:
“The mental health of our citizens deserves our urgent attention, especially after the incredible strain imposed across society by the pandemic. While not perfect, this bipartisan… Read more »
When I talk to constituents, I hear a lot of concerns they want Washington to address. The cost of living, high energy prices, the crisis on the southern border, and several others impact them and their communities, and so these concerns come up frequently.
One concern I had not heard expressed by constituents regards the ownership of big cats. Yet the current Democrat majority in the… Read more »
Our health care system delivers what once seemed like miraculous outcomes every day. Its drawbacks, however, are well known. High costs, bureaucracy, and limited choices diminish the cures and treatments patients receive. These problems are deeply felt in rural areas in particular.
Reforming health care requires lowering costs and streamlining the process of obtaining care without taking… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is an original cosponsor of the More Options for Infants and Parents Act, a bill to help prevent future baby formula shortages and address the immediate crisis families are facing. The bill was introduced by Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
“The infant formula shortage has created… Read more »
Current events make clear that fossil fuels will not be going away. What we must do is increase research on how to burn fossil fuels more efficiently and cleanly.
An article that recently ran in the Washington Post should remind us that good intentions and arbitrary deadlines aren’t a power source.
Headlined “As China mines more coal, levels of a more potent greenhouse gas soar,” the… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and seven independent cities of the Ninth District.
June 8, 2022
Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Community Services Building
Board of… Read more »
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a grant of $1,932,000 and approved a loan of $1,932,000 to Wythe County to provide public water service. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Some of the residents of Wythe County are currently serviced by private wells that suffer from both quality and quantity issues. Today’s award by… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $500,000 to Wise County for the Glamorgan sewer line project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Glamorgan sewer line project will benefit the health and quality of life for Wise County residents and improve potential for economic development. ARC’s award of $500,000 is a welcome investment toward… Read more »
On the last Monday of May each year, we set aside a day to honor those who have fallen in defense of our country.
Throughout our history, we have been fortunate to have men and women step forward to serve the United States. Citizenship imposes obligations on all of us, but these individuals gave more. Sometimes, they gave all they could give. Memorial Day is an occasion for the rest of… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,085,348 to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. headquartered in Saltville. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide care to many in Southwest Virginia. This award of $1,085,348 to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, serving residents of… Read more »
