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Supporting Parental Rights As the father of three children, I understand the role the parent plays in supporting their child’s growth in education, athletics and health. I believe the parent is a fundamental partner in nurturing the child’s growth. But this development is usually impacted by public schools. All three of my children attended public schools for their K-12… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants that total $983,749. The breakdown for the grants includes: $564,763 for Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health on parent-infant interactions $418,986 for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases Extramural… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on H.R. 7567 – the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. The legislation will be sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for the bill, issued the following statement: “Agriculture is fundamental to Virginia’s Ninth District. Our… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $112,256 grant. The funding supports allergy and infectious disease research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The National Institutes of Health provides Career Transition Awards to dedicated clinical investigators. “This HHS grant… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Justice secured an indictment against ex-NIH official Dr. David Morens. The charges stem from Dr. Morens and his alleged concealment of federal records related to COVID-19 research. In response to the indictment, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Congressional investigations into the origins of COVID-19 showed issues with how… Read more »

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland delivered remarks during a Joint Meeting of Congress. King Charles III is the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the first to do so in 1991. Following the joint meeting of… Read more »

People in Virginia’s Ninth District and throughout our country believe that the government needs to be more efficient. They are right! Despite the federal government growing under the Biden Administration, a 2024 Pew Research poll reported that 56% of Americans agreed that the government is “almost always wasteful and inefficient.” I share people’s frustration that our government needs… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia.    The FEMA grant, worth $1,794,992.25, supports restoration of a public access bridge along route 859 on Grassy Ridge Road.   In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for the grants includes: $927,818 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research $360,632 for Cancer Treatment Research $390,069 for Biomedical Research and Research Training $681,235 for Drug Use and Addiction… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Washington County, Virginia, a $392,200 grant. The funding supports the expansion of aircraft storage space at Virginia Highlands Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Virginia Highlands… Read more »