Press Releases

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 5657, the Medical Marijuana Research Act. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is an original cosponsor of the legislation. He issued the following statement: “Decisions about marijuana policy must be based on facts and evidence, yet current federal law makes collecting this data extremely difficult. I cosponsored the Medical Marijuana… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $1 million to Lincoln Memorial University to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “ARC’s $1 million grant to construct a new Veterinary Education and Technology building in Ewing will offer new educational opportunities and… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the beginning of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District: “Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. It’s a great opportunity to see the artistic talents of students in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, one of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6968, the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act: “The bill on the floor today is far from satisfactory. President Biden rightfully imposed a ban on Russian oil imports, but only under bipartisan pressure and the possibility of strong congressional action. His Administration followed up on… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Biden reportedly decided to ban imports of Russian oil: “A ban on Russian oil imports is an important measure to cut off funding for Russian military aggression. I have been part of the bipartisan call to take this action, and I am glad that President Biden has finally followed our lead. “The ban on… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2022 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 333 Community Boulevard, Wytheville. Griffith issued the following statement: “The U.S. Service Academies offer high school students interested in serving their country a way to further their education. I invite Ninth District juniors in high school, parents,… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement on H.R. 3967: “I believe it is important that we support our veterans who were exposed to toxic substances released by burn pits, and I have backed bills that would do so. The bill that passed the House today, H.R. 3967, however, is not the solution to this problem because it contains too many extraneous provisions. “The Senate… Read more »

The President today signed into law H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was the lead Republican sponsor in the U.S. House of Representatives of this bipartisan measure, which was introduced by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL). Griffith issued the following statement: “Enactment of this… 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 »

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 »