H. Morgan Griffith

Griffith Announces $3,012,885 HHS Grant to Twin Counties Region Head Start Programs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Rooftop of Virginia CAP, based in Galax, Virginia, a $3,012,885 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan…

Griffith Leads Fight to End Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act . This new measure comes in response to the Trump v. Barbara decision, where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that children born…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 7.16.26 At the close of June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) weighed in on various issues that impact the country. Perhaps the SCOTUS decision to receive the most media attention is Trump v. Barbara . This case concerns the Citizenship…

Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for SWVA Waterline Project The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant. This funding will support the completion of municipal waterline to serve households in Lee and Scott Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan…

Griffith Celebrates More Than $7.3 Million for SWVA Helene Relief Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that federal funds will support communities in Southwest Virginia impacted from Hurricane Helene. The breakdown of grants includes: $3.5 million for Giles County to support the repair,…

Griffith Announces More Than $1.2 Million FEMA Grant for Helene Relief Bridge Repair The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $1,203,957 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support repairs to…

RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF TAMMIE BEBOUT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E672] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 7.10.26 A core pillar of the economy for Virginia’s Ninth District is agriculture. Whether they raise corn or cattle, cut timber or Christmas trees, agricultural producers all play a vital role in rural America’s success. Thanks to our agricultural…

Griffith Announces $652,113 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, three research related grants worth $652,113. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $385,103 to support research…

Griffith Announces $432,132 HHS Grant to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $432,132 grant. The funding supports research into…

Griffith Appears on “The Deciders” to Discuss Issues Facing U.S. Rural Communities U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared on the latest edition of “The Deciders.” During his appearance, Congressman…

Griffith Announces More Than $4.4 Million HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $4,446,323 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects.…

ICYMI: Chairman Griffith Tours Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. In conversations with Clinch Valley Health…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 7.3.26 The Republican Congress continues to use the reconciliation process to produce conservative wins for the American people. Not only were the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) done in a reconciliation bill, but earlier this June, Congress passed…

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for July Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July. July 8, 2026 Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am County Administrator’s Office Conference Room 190 Beech Street Gate City, VA 24251…

Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Ninth District Drought Relief The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation , the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to…

Griffith Announces More Than $9.3 Million FEMA Grant for Helene Relief Waterline Repair The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $9,344,475 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support…

Chairman Recap: Griffith Supports Policies to Protect Americans, Patients and Rural Communities U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across…

Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Ninth District Drought Relief The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation , the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to…

Griffith Celebrates $40 Million Distribution Facility Investment in Henry County Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $40 million investment from Rural King to establish a new distribution plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 150…

Griffith Announces $2,840,000 ARPA-E Award to Virginia Tech Project The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2,840,000 award. The funding will support design development of a novel power…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.26.26 250 years of independence not only demonstrates endurance and perseverance through hardship, but it elevates the foundations of our country. My column last week focused on some of the figures who contributed to these foundations. These leaders,…

Griffith Announces $1 Million EPA Brownfields Grant to Martinsville The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded the City of Martinsville a $1 million…

Griffith Announces $3,693,800 EPA Brownfields Grant to Giles County The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Giles County a $3,693,800 cleanup grant…

Griffith Announces $1,500,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Mount Rogers Planning District Commission The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Mount Rogers…

Griffith Statement on SCOTUS Action to Protect Gun Rights, Governor Spanberger Gun Grab In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for gun rights. A Hawaii state law originally put unconstitutional restrictions on concealed carry gun owners. This ruling comes as Virginia…

Griffith Announces $2,379,637 in PILT Funds to Support Ninth District Communities The U.S. Department of Interior announced it will release funds to U.S. communities through the “Payments in Lieu of Taxes” program. Given that federal lands located in local jurisdictions cannot be taxed, PILT or…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.19.26 America’s 250 th anniversary is an exciting time for Virginia communities and the United States. Because this is truly a big deal, I will dedicate two columns to honor this remarkable moment in our history. Our 250 th birthday is a historic…

HONORING THE PATRIOTISM AND SERVICE OF JOHN KNOX BURTON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E586] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Griffith Statement on Radford’s Colonel John Walter Ripley Awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously U.S. President Donald J. Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel John Walter Ripley of Radford, Virginia. Colonel Ripley, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam…

Griffith Announces More Than $2.8 Million for Helene Relief Road Repair The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $1,369,318 to…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.12.26 The U.S. Constitution outlines three branches of government. Article I concerns the functions and duties of the Legislative Branch. The Constitution provides for Congress to lay and collect taxes, raise and support Armies and make laws, among other…

Griffith Backs Virginia Request for Federal Disaster Assistance to Support Ninth District Farmers In wake of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s request to the federal government for expedited disaster assistance for Virginia farmers, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is part of a Virginia…

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AGENCIES CLARIFICATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3938-H3943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Griffith Announces Nearly $1.6 Million in Disaster Relief for Buchanan and Dickenson Counties The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded two disaster related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as…

Griffith Bill to Reassert Legislative Branch Powers Passes House of Representatives U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the House floor in support of his bill, H.R. 6028 – the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act . The U.S. House of Representatives then voted favorably for…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 6.5.26 Rural community representation is important for Virginia and the United States. Our communities have unique needs and special interests. This applies in agriculture, health care and many other fields. Virginia’s Ninth District is overwhelmingly…

Speaker Johnson Recognizes Griffith to Honor D-Day Heroes, D-Day Memorial and Lucille Hoback Boggess At the beginning of legislative business on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson recognized U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to address the House floor.…

HONORING THE SERVICE OF FALLEN CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY LOGAN UTT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E525-E526] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant for Expanded Entrepreneur Access in the Ninth District The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, based in Wise, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. This funding will support the drafting of a strategic planning…

Griffith Announces $97,472 ARC Grant for AI Study in the Ninth District The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Radford University, based in Radford, Virginia, a $97,472 grant. This funding will support the completion of two plans to assess how artificial intelligence can help with…

Griffith Announces More Than $1.8 Million ARC Grant to SWVA Community College The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College, based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $1,818,822 grant. This funding will support the expansion of career and technical education…

HONORING THE 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Page H3745] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for June 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…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 5.29.26 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…

Griffith Announces $883,097 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech 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…

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

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

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