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Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and seven independent cities of the Ninth District. August 9, 2022 Craig County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Craig County Courthouse 108 Court Street New… Read more »

Serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District has meant putting a lot of miles on my car. Getting around the 29 jurisdictions in the district’s current boundaries as well as to Washington, D.C., requires frequent travel here and there. Even so, the driving I did on July 28-29 was quite a lot for one day. That legislative week in the House of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today inspected flood damage in Dickenson and Wise Counties. He issued the following statement: “Flooding has again devastated parts of our region. I am committed to providing the assistance I can as a Member of Congress, working with Virginia’s U.S. Senators and officials at the state and local level. The residents of the impacted areas can know we… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on the assault weapons ban: “The assault weapons ban is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. I will always stand up for the Second Amendment, so I voted no on this gun ban.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against the CHIPS-Plus bill in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I want the United States to compete and win against China in the global economy and support efforts that would enhance our country’s position. The CHIPS-Plus bill that the Senate sent to the House does not do so. “If the bill simply supported… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1.2 million to Henry County for the Reservoir Road improvements project to enhance access to the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Improving Reservoir Road is important to the success of Commonwealth Crossing. ARC’s award of $1.2 million for road improvements… Read more »

Policy on marijuana, hemp, cannabidiol, and related substances in the United States has become a tangled thicket. Whatever your views on the use of these substances, there can be no doubt of the confusion caused by contradictory federal policies and differing state laws. I have sought to bring some order to this situation through legislation I have introduced or cosponsored with members… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 8373: “The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs did not affect contraception, and no upcoming cases appear likely to affect it. “I do not oppose the availability of contraception, but this bill is purely messaging, not policy. It is poorly written and was rushed to the floor without going through… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a loan of $34,000 and a grant of $50,000, a total of $84,000, to the Town of Lebanon to purchase a new, equipped police vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Properly equipping law enforcement can challenge the budgets of smaller communities. Today’s USDA Rural Development award of… Read more »

My heart is with the people of Buchanan County as they recover from terrible flooding that occurred after rainstorms swept through the area on the night of July 12. After the devastating toll flooding took on Hurley last year, it is distressing to see the county again be subject to such damage. Although thankfully no lives were lost, the physical destruction was considerable. People… Read more »