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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 »

Four hundred years ago, the Pilgrims of Massachusetts held their first Thanksgiving. Four hundred and two years ago, the first American Thanksgiving was held. What’s the distinction? Read on. Most Americans recall the story of the Pilgrims who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower in 1620 and arrived in what is now Massachusetts – although their original destination was Virginia. After… 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 »

Infrastructure is a topic with which most people are familiar. It’s something that impacts them; they regularly travel on a road which could use fixing or see a need for a new road to make their travels easier. The need for action is apparent, but the specifics of that action are less so. This fact will be important to remember as President Biden and congressional Democrats tout recently… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has extended the deadline for interested students to apply for a nomination to the U.S. Service Academies. Applications are now due to the Abingdon district office by close of business on Monday, November 15th. Learn more about the nomination process at https://morgangriffith.house.gov/constituentservices/serviceacademynominations.htm. ### Read more »

On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who served our country in the United States Armed Forces. We set aside this day, the eleventh day of the eleventh month each year, to pay tribute to those who risked, and sometimes gave, all. Because we recognize the importance of their task, honoring them is one of the most important things we do as a people. One of the most prominent symbols… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released details of its vaccine mandate rule for facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid: “Rural health care systems already have trouble recruiting and retaining workers. The vaccine mandate rolled out today by President Biden will only add to the… Read more »