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At a recent and rare press conference, President Biden pondered out loud, “What are Republicans for? What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for.” I am happy to name not just one but a lot of things we are for. Furthermore, I’m happy to invite him to work with us on them, although I doubt my invitation will be accepted. The President seems more interested in pandering to… Read more »

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded St. Mary’s Health Wagon, commonly known as the Health Wagon, $40,800 for telehealth equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I have long advocated for telehealth services as a way to reach underserved and isolated communities. The pandemic has proven the value of these services, and I support… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today visited Manifold Mining in New Castle. The facility mines cryptocurrency and repairs computers used in mining. Griffith issued the following statement: “Cryptocurrency is emerging as a valuable technology in today’s economy. It is important for policymakers to understand this industry, be aware of the potential benefits it can bring to our local… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced the Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday (SUPPLY) Act, a bill to require the Federal Government to enter into partnerships with domestic manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to ensure a supply of PPE during national emergencies. “The United States should never again be… Read more »

One year ago on January 20, Joe Biden took the oath of office as the 46th president of the United States. He may be celebrating this milestone personally, but the American people have little to show for his first year. By many measures, we are worse off than when his administration began. Start with the economy. The coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown policies imposed in response… Read more »

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied an appeal of its original decision not to provide Individual Assistance in the wake of flooding that afflicted the community of Hurley in August 2021. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “FEMA’s decision indicates that the agency is out of touch with the suffering experienced by the people of Hurley.… Read more »

If Congress was graded on a report card, one of the subjects it would be graded on is oversight. Ensuring the faithful execution of the laws and rooting out mismanagement by the executive branch are core constitutional obligations of the House and Senate. For this term, congressional Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee would have to receive an “incomplete” on oversight.… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration but allowed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services vaccine mandate on health care workers to remain in effect: “The Supreme Court was right to block President Biden’s vaccine… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $500,000 to the Town of Dungannon for improvements to its water distribution system. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Clean and reliable water service is essential to a community’s health and quality of life. ARC’s award of $500,000 to Dungannon to update its water distribution system will provide… Read more »

Seventy-three governors have served the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1776. On January 15, 2022, that number will rise to 74 with the inauguration of Glenn Youngkin. According to Virginia’s Constitution, the governor takes office along with the lieutenant governor and attorney general on the Saturday after the second Wednesday in January following the election. The events of the… Read more »