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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act: “The financial difficulties of the U.S. Postal Service have been clear for a long time, but the solutions are not. Previous attempts to fix the problem have been tried and found wanting. “I know this bill will not fix all of USPS’s problems either, and I… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement about disinformation surrounding a bipartisan letter he sent to White House COVID-19 Response Team Coordinator Jeffrey Zients: “Disinformation continues to circulate that I have introduced a bill to cap nurses’ pay. That is false. “There is no bill, and I do not support capping nurses’ pay. “The bipartisan letter I sent… Read more »

China poses the most significant foreign challenge to the United States in the 21st century. Its economic and military capacity surpasses that of other rival powers, and the country’s Communist rulers have shown a repeated interest in using that capacity aggressively at the expense of other countries, including ours. Rising to the challenge must be a priority of the Federal Government.… Read more »

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of February. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and seven independent cities of the Ninth District. As local governments offices reopen, office hours will be resumed. In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow,… Read more »

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 »