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Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, the U.S. House of Representatives acted to pass several appropriations bills. One appropriations bill that the House passed is the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. The commerce, justice and science appropriations bill now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. 

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) secured federal funding in the commerce, justice, and science appropriations bill for the following Ninth District project: 

Project Name: Franklin County Fire & EMS and Law Enforcement Radio Upgrades Project

Recipient Name: County of Franklin, Virginia

Amount Received: $607,968

Following passage of the commerce, justice and science appropriations bill and the inclusion of federal funding for this Ninth District project, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: 

“I am proud to help secure in this appropriations bill more than $607,000 for Franklin County. These important funds will help Franklin County upgrade local law enforcement and first responder radio equipment.

“I am hopeful that the Senate passes this commerce, justice and science appropriations bill so Franklin County is one step closer to receiving these funds to complete this important public safety project.”

BACKGROUND

The above community project funding request was submitted by Rep. Griffith for fiscal year 2026. 

Other appropriations bills considered this week are the Energy and Water appropriations bill and commerce, justice and science appropriations bill. 

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