Press Releases

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the detention of journalist and area native Cody Weddle: “It is unacceptable for Nicolas Maduro to detain Cody Weddle, an American citizen and a journalist reporting to the world on what is happening in Venezuela. This action must not stand, and I demand Cody’s immediate and safe release.” Weddle is a 2008 graduate of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after being named to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: “I am honored to serve on this select committee, and I appreciate Minority Leader McCarthy appointing me to this post. “I will use my position to guide this committee toward following the facts and scientific evidence, not ideology and speculation. The… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today welcoming the Welsh Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language, Eluned Morgan, to Capitol Hill: “I would like to offer a warm welcome to the Minister for International Relations, Eluned Morgan, on her visit to the United States. It is an honor for the United States to be chosen as the destination of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 8: “H.R. 8 would not prevent gun violence. It would make the exercise of Second Amendment freedoms and the right to self-defense more difficult for law-abiding citizens.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the vote in the United States Senate on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: “It is inconceivable that a baby born alive, even if it is after an attempted abortion, should not have the same rights as any other newborn. Unfortunately, some elected officials have recently made public comments… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Bland County has been awarded $459,764 for broadband deployment by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. “Access to reliable broadband is critical for participation in the 21st century economy,” said Griffith. “Today’s announcement… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $1,836,769 in Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants for Southwest Virginia organizations. The award amounts, organizations, and purposes for the awards are: $1,250,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for a multi-state… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to the declaration of national emergency by President Trump regarding the situation at the southern border: “Since the National Emergencies Act was signed into law in 1976, presidents have used it dozens of times to declare national emergencies. For example, President George W. Bush issued a national emergency… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a $2 million award through its Capital Magnet Fund to People Incorporated Housing Group, based in Abingdon, to support affordable housing and community facilities: “Affordable housing can be a challenge for many. I am glad that People Incorporated Housing Group has… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump gave an encouraging State of the Union address this evening. While there are challenges we face, they can be overcome by joining together to work on solutions. “He laid out several priorities to improve the safety and prosperity of the American… Read more »