Press Releases

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 »

Would you like to join our tele-town halls? Over 4,000 residents of the Ninth District in all of its 29 jurisdictions have already participated in 2019. When we call the jurisdictions that are covered in an event, we only dial landlines and the cell phone numbers of people who have opted in. I don’t like to bother you when you are out without your permission, so if you would like to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after introducing a bill to name the Federal building and United States courthouse in Abingdon after the late Judge H. Emory Widener Jr.: “Emory Widener led a long and distinguished life of service to the United States. After serving in World War II, he took up the law. First sitting on the U.S. District Court for the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after retaining his places on the Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, notwithstanding the reduction by over 30% of Republican membership of these Subcommittees: “I am pleased to have been reappointed to these Subcommittees. The Energy and… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after introducing legislation to increase availability of sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE) services: “Incidents of sexual assault are horrific, but coping with their aftermath can also be painful for victims. My bill would help medical facilities covered under the federal 340B program improve their services for… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the upcoming placement of a permanent medication drop box in the lobby of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office: “Unused medication can be dangerous and is a driver of the opioid crisis. Prescriptions that are filled but not completely used may remain in medicine cabinets, where they can be accessed for… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2018 Farm Bill: “I voted yes on the 2018 Farm Bill to provide stability and continuity for our important agricultural industry. Although I remain concerned about some of the bill’s provisions and its omissions, many farmers in the Ninth District depend on programs that this farm bill… Read more »