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Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for June

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June.

June 9, 2026

Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Town of Bluefield Council Chambers

112 Huffard Dr

Bluefield, VA 24641

Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Town of Grundy Offices

1185 Plaza Dr.

Grundy, VA 24614

June 10, 2026

Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

County Administrator’s Office

Conference Room

190 Beech Street

Gate City, VA 24251

Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Conference Room

33640 Main Street

Jonesville, VA 24263

Wise County (Big Stone Gap): 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Big Stone Gap Municipal Complex

216 Wood Ave. E

Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

June 11, 2026

Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Town of Pearisburg Offices

Council Chambers

112 Tazewell Street

Pearisburg, VA 24134

Bland County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Bland County Courthouse

First Floor Conference Room

612 Main Street

Bland, VA 24315

Wythe County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Wythe County Sheriff’s Office

Conference Room

245 South 4^th Street

Wytheville, VA 24382

Radford: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Radford Recreation Building

200 George Street

Radford, VA 24141

Smyth County: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Smyth County Administrator’s Office

Conference Room, Suite 100

121 Bagley Circle

Marion, VA 24354

Pulaski County: 2:30 pm – 4:00pm

Pulaski County Administration Building

First Floor Conference Room

143 3^rd Street NW

Pulaski, VA 24301

June 16, 2026

Craig County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Craig County Courthouse

108 Court Street

New Castle, VA 24127

Roanoke County: 11:30am – 1:00pm

South County Library

Meeting Room

6303 Merriman Road

Roanoke, VA 24018

June 17, 2026

Carroll County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Carroll County Administration Building

County Administrators Office, Conference Room

605 – 1 Pine Street

Hillsville, VA 24343

Galax: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Galax Municipal Building

Conference Room

111 E. Grayson Street

Galax, VA 24333

Grayson County: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Grayson County Administration Building

Board of Supervisors Room

129 Davis Street

Independence, VA 24348

June 18, 2026

Tazewell County (Tazewell): 10:00 am – 11:30 am

American Legion Building

226 Central Avenue

Tazewell, VA 24651

Russell County: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Town of Lebanon Government Offices

72 Gibson Street

Lebanon, VA 24266

June 23, 2026

Dickenson County: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Center for Education & Research

First Floor Conference Room #155

818 Happy Valley Drive

Clintwood, VA 24228

Norton: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

High Knob Destination Center

Conference Room

1147 Laurel Avenue SW

Norton, VA 24273

Wise County (Wise): 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Wise County Courthouse

Law Library, Second Floor

206 E. Main Street

Wise, VA 24293

June 24, 2026

City of Martinsville: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

City Hall, Room 32

55 W. Church St

Martinsville, VA 24112

Patrick County: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Patrick County Administration Building

Conference Room

106 Rucker Street

Stuart, VA 24171

Floyd County: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Town of Floyd Government Offices

Community Room

203 East Oxford St

Floyd, VA 24091

June 25, 2026

Bedford County: 9:00am – 10:30am

Town of Bedford Municipal Building

First Floor Conference Room

215 E. Main Street

Bedford, VA 24523

Franklin County: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Franklin County Government Center

Conference Room B-23

1255 Franklin Street

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

** Please contact the Christiansburg Office at 540-381-5671 or the Abingdon Office at 276-525-1405 with any questions.

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Griffith Announces More Than $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows:

$721,902 to support research related to Cryptococcus. This fungus is found naturally in the environment in soil and bird droppings and can infect the lungs and the brain. Most infections impact individuals with compromised immune systems.
$682,861 to support research related to mental health.

In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Relationships between the federal government and research institutions support local communities as well as scientific advances.

“These HHS grants for more than $1.4 million continue the growing federal support of Virginia Tech’s dedicated research community.”

BACKGROUND

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 5.29.26

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

At the core of the American dream is homeownership.

The home is where we grow as families, unwind after a hard day’s work, feel safe and enjoy privacy.

Homeownership often changes the lives of struggling families. A big day in my family’s life came several years after my parents divorced, leaving my mother to raise my sister and I in several different apartment complexes before she was able to buy a small house in a good neighborhood. That affected what schools we would go to, the friends we would make and our outlook on life. The friends I made, whose families varied from working class to college professors, impacted my outlook and education. This is why I am a proponent of eliminating unreasonable barriers for working families to purchase a home.

Unfortunately, opportunities for families have dwindled. Prospective homeowners continue to grow increasingly frustrated.

For younger people and prospective first-time homebuyers especially, homeownership feels like it is out of reach.

One major issue is that the prices of homes are just too high.

To put things in perspective, one recent report from realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors highlights the affordability challenge that households face.

In 2019, a family making $75,000 a year could afford about half of all home listings. Now, they can afford less than a quarter.

Moreover, supply shortages complicate matters and affect the lack of affordable housing.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce notes that a severe shortage of over 4.7 million homes has negatively impacted the U.S. economy. They estimate that Virginia has lost more than $10 billion in economic output as a result.

As demand for homes surges, burdensome zoning and permit regulations continue to stall the efforts of American developers to build more homes. Further regulations include onerous environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

It should be noted that the housing crisis does not just affect urban and suburban parts of the country. The crisis has serious impacts on rural communities too.

According to a brief by the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), rural house prices have risen six times faster than the pace of rural homeowner incomes.

Given the impacts on all communities, American homebuyers need help.

When it comes to federal policy, I am optimistic that one potential solution has support in Congress.

I recently voted in the House for the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill passed the House but awaits action in the Senate.

This legislation removes barriers that impact ready-to-use, pre-approved home designs. With a standard housing design and layout, we expedite the permit approval process, empower homebuilders and deliver new homes for American families.

Additionally, some housing-related activities are exempt from NEPA review.

Instead of shovels collecting dust, our bill helps homebuilders start planting shovels.

This bill does not just provide better opportunity for homebuilders, but for homebuyers as well.

We modernize the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). HOME creates affordable housing options for low-income households.

Further, HOME grants will support building and rehabilitating affordable housing. This will help ease the blow of construction costs that hit developers.

Our housing bill also places restrictions on large institutional investors. Such entities that own more than 350 single-family homes are generally prohibited from purchasing any more.

Taken together, these actions will boost housing inventory, correct some of the supply-demand imbalances in the housing market and moderate costs.

These actions are meant to produce a domino effect in all American communities. That is why our housing bill calls upon state and local governments to be integral partners in creating opportunities for homebuilders.

Each locality, whether it be urban, suburban or rural, knows what works and what does not work for their respective communities. Accordingly, we apply this concept in the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

Localities will have more flexibility and time to commit funds for local housing projects, while operating under fewer federal constraints.

I believe these are some helpful housing reforms that provide American developers, localities and homebuyers with stronger tools and resources than before.

These tools can be helpful for those looking to create homeownership opportunities in Southwest, Southside and Central Virginia.

Not only will I continue to advocate for housing reforms, but other solutions as well that help bring within reach the American Dream.

If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please visit my website at https://morgangriffith.house.gov/. Also on my website is the latest material from my office, including information on votes recently taken on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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Griffith Announces $1,122,356 HHS Grant for SWVA Black Lung Clinic Program

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., based in Jonesville, Virginia, a grant of $1,122,356. The funding supports Stone Mountain Health Services and its black lung clinic program. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“As the only federally funded Black Lung Clinic in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Stone Mountain Health Services is a critical health care provider in our region.

“This HHS grant for more than $1.1 million helps this community health care center deliver black lung treatment opportunities for the region.”

BACKGROUND

Congressman Griffith recently announced a separate grant of more than $5 million to St. Charles Health Council Inc. to support its health care center operations.

In a previous Health Subcommittee hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Congressman Griffith expressed his support for working with the Trump Administration to help fight black lung disease.

The HHS National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently provided free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in the region.

The awarding office of this grant is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Griffith Announces $883,097 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $883,097 grant. The funding supports research into drug use and addiction risk. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“I support the delivery of knowledge, tools and resources to better inform local communities of the risks of substance use disorder and addiction.

“This HHS grant for more than $880,000 helps Virginia Tech study risk factors that affect adolescents and provide relevant information for scientists and communities to consider.”

BACKGROUND

Congressman Griffith is chief House sponsor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which President Trump signed into law in July 2025. This legislation permanently designates lethal fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.

Congressman Griffith also helped contribute to the SUPPORT Act, which President Trump signed into law in December 2025. Griffith is responsible for crafting Section 103 of the bill to reauthorize the prescription drug monitoring program.

The awarding office of this grant is the HHS National Institute on Drug Abuse.

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Griffith Announces $1,095,625 HHS Grant to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc.

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc., based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a grant of $1,095,625. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“The Community Health Center of the New River Valley provides health care services for local communities.

“This HHS grant for more than $1 million helps this community health care center promote health care access for New River Valley communities.”

BACKGROUND

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley administers services at locations in Christiansburg, Pearisburg and Dublin.

The awarding office of this grant is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Griffith Announces $900,172 HHS Grant to Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc.

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc., based in Bastian, Virginia, a grant of $900,172. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Bland County Medical Clinic provides health care services for local communities.

“This HHS grant for more than $900,000 helps this community health care center promote health care access for Bland County and parts of Tazewell County.”

BACKGROUND

Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc. administers services at locations in the communities of Bastian and Bland.

The awarding office of this grant is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Griffith Announces $873,541 HHS Grant to Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, based in Martinsville, Virginia, a grant of $873,541. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Connect Health + Wellness provides health care services for local communities.

“This HHS grant for more than $870,000 helps this community health care center promote health care access for Martinsville City, Henry County and Patrick County communities.”

BACKGROUND

Connect Health + Wellness administers services at locations in Bassett, Ridgeway, Patrick Springs and Martinsville.

Connect Health + Wellness CEO Marcus Stone was Rep. Griffith’s guest at President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address.

The awarding office of this grant is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth More Than $2.86 Million to Area Health Centers

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded three additional grants to support health centers in Virginia’s Ninth District. The funding breakdown includes:

$1,095,625 to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc. (based in Christiansburg, Virginia)
$900,172 to Bland County Medical Clinic Inc. (based in Bastian, Virginia)
$873,541 to Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness (based in Martinsville, Virginia)

In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Community health centers play necessary roles in rural health care. Earlier this year, I was proud to vote for a government funding measure that protects the work of these institutions.

“These HHS grants for more than $2.8 million help serve rural health care needs.”

BACKGROUND

The awarding office of these grants is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee which has policy jurisdiction over HRSA.

Congressman Griffith’s discussion on health care policies in the government funding measure can be found here.

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Griffith Announces HHS Grant for Virginia Tech Veterinary Students

Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Virginia Tech leads a biomedical research program for veterinary students.

“This HHS grant for more than $56,000 helps Virginia Tech support research efforts of veterinary students.”

BACKGROUND

The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. The Health Subcommittee has policy jurisdiction over veterinary health care.

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