H. Morgan Griffith

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…

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…

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 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…

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

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

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 Grant for Virginia Tech Veterinary Students 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…

Griffith Congratulates Ninth District Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Moira McKenzie of Bristol’s Virginia High School won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled…

RECOGNIZING RITA FORRESTER, A HEART STONE OF OUR CULTURE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 88 (Friday, May 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 88 (Friday, May 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E485] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth $6.65 Million to SWVA Health Centers The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants to support health centers in Southwest Virginia. The funding breakdown includes: $5,080,688 to St. Charles Health Council Inc. (based in Jonesville,…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 5.22.26 “I AM ALS.” That was the message promoted by a May public service announcement in support of ALS research and treatments. The minute-long video in honor of ALS Awareness Month features several celebrities and includes a posthumous message from the…

Griffith Announces $642,345 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $642,345 grant. The funding supports research into Alzheimer’s disease. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the…

Griffith Announces More Than $460,000 for Bedford County Transformer Repair The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The FEMA grant, worth $460,780, supports Southside Electric Cooperative’s efforts to…

Griffith Fights for Emory & Henry ROTC, Announces Program Extension Thanks to Congressional action, the U.S. Army Cadet Command Office has granted Emory Henry University an extension of its Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Originally, the Command Office decided to terminate the…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 5.15.26 May is a time for Congress to pay homage to America’s fallen heroes. National Police Week is one opportunity for us to recognize our fallen law enforcement heroes. Law enforcement works to make our communities safe from crime, drugs and other…

Griffith Statement on Spanberger Support of Anti-Second Amendment Bills Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law various measures that restrict Second Amendment rights. One bill in particular, SB 749, creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures,…

Griffith Honors Fallen SWVA Officer on House Floor, Takes Action to Support Law Enforcement The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty continued to be honored. This…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5625, CASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6260, KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

Griffith to Support Slain Ninth District Officer, Statement on National Police Week The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty will be honored. This includes Virginia…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 5.8.26 “Powerful cabal of scientists from within NIH helped draft anti lab-leak narrative.” That headline about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was the headline that Co-Conspirator 1, generally believed to be EcoHealth Alliance’s former President…

Griffith Announces $1,211,582 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 grants that total $1,211,582. The breakdown for the grants includes: - $818,500 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research -…

Griffith Announces $3,710,694 HHS Grant to New River Valley Head Start Programs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded New River Community Action, Inc., based in Radford, Virginia, a $3,710,694 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman…

Griffith Statement on 75th National Day of Prayer Today, the United States of America observes the National Day of Prayer. This year marks the 75 th anniversary of the annual observance. For this occasion, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “For 75 years,…

Griffith Announces $16,188 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $16,188 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:…

Griffith Announces $4.89 Million HHS Grant to SWVA Head Start Programs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Kids Central, Inc., based in Norton, Virginia, a $4,892,059 grant. The funding supports local head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan…

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for May Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of May. May 12, 2026 Tazewell County (Richlands): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Richlands Offices 200 Washington Sq Richlands, VA 24641…

Griffith Announces $983,749 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 grants that total $983,749. The breakdown for the grants includes: $564,763 for Discovery and Applied Research for…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 5.1.26 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.…

Griffith Announces $112,256 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech 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…

Griffith Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill 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…

Griffith Statement on King Charles III Joint Meeting of Congress As the United States celebrates its 250 th 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…

Griffith Statement on Indictment of Dr. David Morens Over Concealment of Federal COVID Records 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.…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 4.24.26 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%…

Griffith Announces $392,200 DOT Grant to Develop Virginia Highlands Airport 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…

Griffith Announces Nearly $3 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, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for the grants includes: $927,818 for Cardiovascular Diseases…

Griffith Announces More Than $1.7 Million 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 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The FEMA grant, worth $1,794,992.25, supports restoration of…

Griffith, Matsui Introduce Bill to Protect American Public with Safe Flammability Standards U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 4.17.26 Congress continues to push for solutions that secure American federal elections. The main House Committee charged with these solutions is the House Committee on Administration, on which I serve. The Committee has worked hard to draft commonsense…

HONORING THE LIFE OF SANDRA JEAN CALDWELL "SANDY" DAVIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Griffith Statement on Tax Day in Virginia’s Ninth District Individual income tax returns are due to the federal government today, on what is known as “Tax Day.” Taxpayers in Virginia’s Ninth District could take advantage of new tax benefits thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts reconciliation…

Griffith Announces $630,563 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $630,563 grant. The funding supports cancer research into osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the…

HONORING NATIONAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS WEEK 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E258-E259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF HARRY FLEISHER COLLINS, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E192] From the Congressional Record Online through the…