H. Morgan Griffith

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.16.26 American coal requires fighters in its corner. In our corner of Virginia, I am proud to be in the ring to support a vital industry for communities in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. As such, I have supported legislation and signed many…

HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY ATHLETIC CAREER OF MLB HALL OF FAME PITCHER BILLY WAGNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1087-E1088] From the Congressional…

Griffith Signs Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance unveiled a Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud. The pledge consists of six pillars to secure federal programs, coordinate anti-fraud actions across government agencies and deliver justice to those who illegally…

Griffith Statement on New VT President Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has selected Dr. Richard Linton as the next president of Virginia Tech. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “As the Congressman for Virginia’s Ninth District with…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.9.26 American leadership in space represents a new frontier for technological progress. Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, recently undertook an orbital mission with the launch of its Starship rocket. Not to be confused with the Enterprise of Star Trek fame,…

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for October Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October. October 8, 2026 Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Town of Pearisburg Offices Council Chambers 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg,…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.2.26 Republicans are on the front lines to root out waste, fraud and abuse of the federal government by large criminal conspiracies. Accordingly, I am taking additional steps to continue the Republicans’ War on Fraud. Earlier this year, I helped lead…

Chairmen Griffith, Guthrie Statement on GAO Report, Need to Protect Public Safety and Health from Illicit Tobacco Products Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report that illustrates ongoing challenges with the tobacco product application process at the Food and Drug…

Griffith Celebrates Trump Trade Wins for American Coal U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently announced new trade deals with China that will result in the purchase of millions of metric tons of American coal. This announcement came following trade negotiations between President Trump and Chinese…

Griffith Announces $100,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports research into antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture pathogens. In response to this grant…

Griffith Announces $350,000 Veterans Affairs Grant to Ninth District’s Mountain Valor The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Mountain Valor Veteran Services, based in Floyd, Virginia, a grant for $350,000. The funding supports community-based suicide prevention services for veterans…

Griffith Announces $529,133 ARC Grant for Wise County The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County, Virginia, a $529,133 grant. This funding will support a water line replacement project along Ramsey Road and U.S. Route 58. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman…

Chairman Griffith Bill Featured in Energy & Commerce Committee Package to Combat Health Care Fraud Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unveiled a package of policies that help combat fraudulent activities and protect public health programs that serve vital health care resources…

Griffith Announces $191,331 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,331 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for psoriasis. In response to this grant notice,…

Griffith Announces $160,000 FEMA Grant for Helene Relief 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 funding breakdown of the grant is as follows: $160,000 to the LENOWISCO…

Griffith Announces $500,000 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $500,000 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. In response to this grant…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.25.26 Two years ago, Southwest Virginia communities faced some of the most adverse weather conditions in recent memory. Hurricane Helene damaged homes, businesses, infrastructure, farms, among other properties and items. Hundreds of thousands of people…

Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $592,397 grant. The funding supports research into back pain injury mechanisms…

Griffith Announces $173,600 FEMA Grant to West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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 funding breakdown of the grant is as follows:…

Griffith Statement on Action to Protect SNAP Benefits In response to fraudulent schemes in federal public health programs, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will support a House effort to crack down on fraud in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Congressman Griffith is…

Griffith Announces $96,000 HHS Grant to Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc., based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $96,000 grant. The funding supports the purchase of medical…

Griffith Announces $1,233,412 Grant to Wytheville Community College The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Wytheville Community College, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $1,233,412 grant. The funding comes through the Department’s Strengthening Institutions Program to help higher education…

Griffith Announces $1,977,991 Grant to Ferrum College The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Ferrum College, based in Ferrum, Virginia, a $1,977,991 grant. The funding comes through the Department’s Strengthening Institutions Program to help higher education institutions serve low-income…

Griffith Op-Ed: Predictable energy policy can help secure America’s future U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, penned a new op-ed that highlights the impacts of permitting reform on America’s energy future. Policies that support…

Griffith Announces $161,508 HHS Grant to Mount Rogers Community Services Board The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Mount Rogers Community Services Board, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $161,508 grant. The funding supports local mental health services. U.S.…

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AGENCIES CLARIFICATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 149 (Monday, September 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 149 (Monday, September 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E959-E960] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.18.26 The alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality in the United States demand continued federal diligence. Reportedly America suffers from the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the developed world. But according to the Centers for…

Griffith Announces NCA Grant to SWVA Veterans Cemetery The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has awarded the Commonwealth of Virginia a grant of up to $243,467. The funding supports expansion of the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia.…

Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bill to Authorize USACE Project for Town of Richlands The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497 – the Water Resources Development Act . This legislation authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S.…

Griffith Supports State of Emergency Declaration Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth. The declaration comes in response to a statewide hay shortage caused by persistent and ongoing drought conditions. In response to the State of Emergency…

Griffith Votes to Protect Ninth District Communities from Footing Bill for Data Centers Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act . This legislation protects local communities from electricity cost hikes by directing state regulators to make data…

Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bills to Protect Ninth District Communities from Public Health Threats Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of measures to protect American communities from public health threats. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the…

Griffith Announces More Than $45,000 HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $45,552 grant. The funding supports the organization’s Head Start…

Griffith Announces More Than $144,000 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 $144,785 grant. The funding supports Head Start and Early Head Start projects. U.S.…

Griffith Announces $80,000 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 $80,000 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:…

Griffith Announces Combined Total of $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start Projects in Virginia’s Ninth District The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded an additional four HeadStart-related grants worth a total of $339,771. The funding supports Head Start and…

Griffith Announces $69,434 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 $69,434 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan…

Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979 – the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act . This legislation directs federal agencies to issue a rule that compels automobile manufacturers to install AM radio for new vehicles. The…

Griffith Statement on Rejecting Democrats’ Impeachment Resolution The U.S. House of Representatives voted to table an impeachment resolution filed by Democratic Rep. Al Green (D-TX). In the 119 th Congress, nearly a dozen articles of impeachment have been filed against President Trump. According to…

Griffith Announces $310,799 FEMA Grant for Buchanan County Disaster Relief The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a disaster related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grant is as follows: $310,799 to…

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS SUNSET ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5545-H5546] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Griffith Announces $576,000 USDA Rural Development Grant to Wise County The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Wise County Public Service Authority, based in Wise, Virginia, a $576,000 grant. The funding supports local water systems and waste disposal…

GPO MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5546-H5551] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AGENCIES CLARIFICATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5551-H5557] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.11.26 New cases are set to go before the United States Supreme Court. As is custom, many outside groups with an interest in a case plan to submit amicus briefs. Getting its term from Latin, “amicus” or “friends” of the Court review matters of a legal…

Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Expanded Ninth District Drought Relief The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating more localities in Virginia’s Ninth District as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought. As part of this action , the Counties of Buchanan,…

HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY PUBLIC SERVICE AND LIFE OF SHERIFF STEVE DRAPER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E886-E887] From the Congressional Record…

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.4.26 Technological innovation in warfare fuels American strength. The American Civil War introduced numerous innovations in warfare, including tethered gas balloons for aerial reconnaissance as well as ironclad gunboats. Throughout the history of our…

Griffith Announces $249,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $249,000. The funding supports research into families that serve as caregivers for patients with dementia. In response…

Griffith Announces $588,671 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $588,671. The funding supports research of a mosquito that carries yellow fever (Aedes aeqypti). In response to this…