As an elected representative from our part of Virginia, I see various local organizations receive recognition and praise for their efforts in improving the care and health of our rural communities.
Food City, in partnership with the nonprofit United Way, has welcomed me on multiple occasions for their celebrity food bagging event. Most recently, I was a celebrity bagger at the Food City… Read more »
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of September.
September 10, 2024
Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Town of Richlands Offices
200 Washington Sq
Richlands, VA 24641
Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Town of Grundy Offices
1185 Plaza Dr.
Grundy, VA… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded NanoSonic, Inc., located in Pembroke, Virginia, a $1,150,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a project developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Innovative and specialized small businesses are key contributors to scientific research and… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $338,086 to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Innovation Network. The EDA investment supports a Network project to help guide and facilitate innovation in the Roanoke-New River Valley area and beyond. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Through this grant, U.S. EDA… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $616,104 grant for research related to renal fibrosis. Renal fibrosis impacts the kidneys and is linked to chronic kidney disease. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The National Kidney Foundation states that one in three American adults are at risk for kidney… Read more »
We dedicate Labor Day each year to the social and economic contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
While the first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, it would not become a nationally recognized holiday until 1894. On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act designating the first Monday of… Read more »
August 26th marked the anniversary of the killing of 13 American servicemembers in Afghanistan.
As you recall, the Biden-Harris Administration in April of 2021 announced a decision to withdraw our troops.
In that announcement, the withdrawal was to conclude by September 11, a symbolic tribute to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks carried out by the Taliban.
I had supported an… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $213,204 grant to Virginia Tech. The funds awarded will go towards a project developing Automated Driving Systems (ADS) measurement techniques. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“According to Forbes, there were more than 278 million personal… Read more »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Town of Dublin a $750,000 grant for brownfield site development. The development of these properties may be complicated by the presence of a hazardous material or substance. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Brownfields are areas in our communities in disuse and/or disrepair due… Read more »
As the final quarter of the 118th Congress is underway, there are pressing issues that will come to federal lawmakers’ attention.
Of issues that will likely be addressed, government funding for fiscal year 2025 is on the docket.
Outside of Washington D.C., I am proud to reflect on the work my district team has done this Congress to assist our constituent service operations.
My mission… Read more »
