Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the winners of the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The Congressional App Challenge allows high school students to display their creativity and technological skill by developing an original app. “I am pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s competition in the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. Currently, fentanyl and fentanyl related substances temporarily fall under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) due to a temporary scheduling order that runs through February 18th of 2022. Due to the increase in overdose deaths related… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Supporting legislation that would infringe on the constitutional rights of American citizens would violate my oath of office. As in past years, this year’s NDAA contained a provision that could permit indefinite detention of American citizens. I have objected to it before… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS): “Bob Dole was one of the great statesmen of the Greatest Generation. He overcame a horrific injury in World War II to faithfully serve his country in the House, the Senate, and as a Republican presidential candidate. His long and honorable career was a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) asked President Joe Biden to approve an appeal that would grant federal assistance to individual residents in and around Hurley, Va. who were affected by the severe flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred on August 30, 2021, causing extensive damage in the area. Following the extreme… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today voted no on the Democrat reconciliation bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. He issued the following statement: “The Democrat reconciliation bill is a mess. It promises to ‘Build Back Better’ but is littered with policies that will make life more expensive and less free for the average American. That such a reckless bill is the treasured… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a total of $2,208,500 in grants and loans for projects and public services in Southwest Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Rural communities often face difficulties in reliably funding or upgrading the public services they provide. Today’s award of $2,208,500 in funding… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a $75,000 grant to the Town of Glen Lyn for a new patrol vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Rural communities often face difficulties in reliably funding or upgrading the public services they provide. Today’s award of $75,000 in funding from USDA Rural Development to Glen… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $375,000 to the City of Radford for the hiring of three law enforcement officers through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Our law enforcement officers keep the peace and prevent crime. Today’s award of $375,000 to the City of Radford to hire three… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) honored Officer Michael Chandler of the Big Stone Gap Police Department in the Congressional Record published on Monday, November 15. His tribute can be read below or by clicking the following image: Madam Speaker, the Commonwealth of Virginia mourns the loss of… Read more »