U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-9)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-9)
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HHS proposes suspension and debarment of EcoHealth Alliance: Griffith's statement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken decisive action against EcoHealth Alliance, Inc., suspending the organization and proposing its debarment. The grounds for this decision rest on the belief that EcoHealth lacks the present responsibility required to participate in U.S. Federal Government procurement and nonprocurement programs.
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Senate Democrats block passage of HALT Fentanyl Act: Latta, Griffith
U.S. Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued a statement expressing their disappointment after Senate Democrats objected to the passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, led by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
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Blue Ridge Parkway to receive $75 million for restoration
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the Blue Ridge Parkway will receive approximately $75 million through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. This significant investment was celebrated by U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who issued a statement in response to the news.
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US Congressman Griffith Criticizes President Biden's Decision on Israel Arms Shipment
US Congressman Griffith Criticizes President Biden's Decision on Israel Arms Shipment
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Griffith Announces $1,002,963 HHS Head Start Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced on May 3, 2024, that the Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program has been awarded a significant grant of $1,002,963 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).In a statement released by Congressman Griffith, he highlighted the importance of Clinch Valley Community Action in advocating for early education programs in the Counties of Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe. He said, "Clinch Valley Community Action is an important advocate for early education programs serving the Counties of Bland, Smyth,...
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Griffith Announces $2,170,696 HHS Grant to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2,170,696 to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the grant, stating, “Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems promotes access to vital healthcare services and treatments.” He further emphasized the significance of the grant, saying, “This HHS grant for $2,170,696 is an outstanding investment to help create and build upon healthcare relationships between providers and patients in our rural communities.”Southwest Virginia...
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Griffith Announces Opening of 2024 Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has officially declared the commencement of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students. In a statement, Griffith expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “The Congressional App Challenge allows students to demonstrate their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I look forward to seeing the apps developed by the ingenuity of Ninth District students.”The challenge invites middle school or high school...
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Griffith Announces $1,095,626 HHS Grant to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced a significant development for healthcare in the New River Valley. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has granted $1,095,626 to the Free Clinic of the New River Valley. In response to this allocation, Congressman Griffith highlighted the importance of the Free Clinic's services, stating, "The Free Clinic of the New River Valley provides critical access to health services, with locations in Giles County, Montgomery County and Pulaski County." Expressing his support for the grant, Griffith emphasized the...
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Griffith Congratulates Ninth District Winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Rishi Nair from Blacksburg High School claimed first place with his artwork titled Mabry Mill, which will be showcased in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.In a statement, Griffith commended Nair, saying, “Congratulations to Rishi Nair on winning first place. His work is a marvelous display of this year’s theme, ‘Landmarks of Virginia’s Ninth District,’ and has earned a spot in the U.S. Capitol for all...
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Congressional Coal Caucus Statement on EPA Rules
The Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chairs, including Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and Morgan Griffith (R-VA), have expressed their concern over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) power plant rules targeting the coal fleet.In a statement issued today, the Co-Chairs criticized the EPA's actions, stating, "Despite the warnings of grid transmission operators, utilities, grid reliability experts and regulators that the U.S. is facing a grid reliability crisis compounded by surging power demand, the EPA has ignored...
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Griffith Announces $4,830,688 HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated a significant grant of $4,830,688 to the St. Charles Health Council Inc. in Lee County. In response to this funding, Congressman Griffith highlighted the importance of the health council in providing essential medical services to the local community."St. Charles Health Council is home to critical medical services for residents in Lee County," stated Congressman Griffith. He further added, "I congratulate the health center on this award for...
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Griffith Announces $628,220 to Virginia Tech for Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today disclosed that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated a substantial sum of $628,220 to Virginia Tech for cancer detection and diagnosis research. In a statement, the Congressman emphasized the critical importance of early cancer screening, stating, "Early and regular cancer screening is essential before cancer has a chance to spread and cause death."Expressing his pride in Virginia Tech's selection for the grant, Congressman Griffith remarked, "I am proud the Department of Health and Human...
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Griffith Announces $1,574,415 HHS Grant to Clinch River Health Services Inc.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services, a medical group serving Scott County and surrounding communities. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed his support for the grant and the services provided by Clinch River Health Services.In a statement, Congressman Griffith highlighted the importance of the medical services offered by Clinch River Health Services, stating, “Clinch River Health Services provides essential medical services to the people of Scott County and surrounding communities.”...
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Griffith Announces $2,578,604 HHS Grant to Tri-Area Community Health
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a substantial grant of $2,578,604 to Tri-Area Community Health. The grant aims to bolster healthcare services in the region and improve access to essential treatments.In a statement, Griffith emphasized the significance of Tri-Area Community Health's role in providing healthcare to the community, stating, “Tri-Area Community Health maintains a vast network of critical health centers serving the people of Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson and Patrick...
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Griffith Announces $1,266,794 HHS Grant to Rocky Mount’s STEP, Inc
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a significant grant of $1,266,794 to Solutions That Empower People (STEP), Inc for their Head Start projects. The grant is aimed at supporting child development services for families and children in various counties and cities in Virginia.In a statement, Congressman Griffith emphasized the importance of STEP's services, stating, “STEP sponsors important child development services for families and children of Bedford, Franklin, Henry and Patrick...
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Griffith Announces $1,044,168 HHS Grant to Scott County Public School Head Start Program
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has announced a significant development in the Scott County Public School Head Start program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has granted $1,044,168 to support the initiative.In a statement, Congressman Griffith emphasized the importance of the Head Start program, stating, "Scott County Public School Head Start is an important advocate for early education programs." The grant, totaling over a million dollars, will be instrumental in providing essential child development services to families and children in...
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Griffith Introduces Bill to Shine a Light on Federal Employees Receiving Royalties
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced H.R. 7853, the Royalty Transparency Act, which requires officers and employees in the executive branch to file financial disclosure reports and report royalty payments that they receive. The bill also mandates this information be made publicly accessible."The American people are losing faith and trust in their institutions, in part because of public servants who are receiving large amounts of compensation," said Griffith. "Officers and employees in the executive branch sometimes receive royalty payments due to...
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Griffith Introduces Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Minors
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced H.R. 7854, the Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act, which requires the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to provide advanced notification to school districts and child welfare agencies when an unaccompanied minor is placed in their respective jurisdictions."Unaccompanied minors are crossing our southern border in record droves," said Griffith. "ORR currently fails to notify any school district or child welfare agency if an unaccompanied minor is placed in a home, leading...
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Griffith Announces $100,000 for Blacksburg’s Virginia Rural Health Association
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Virginia Rural Health Association (VHRA), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $100,000 grant to improve health and workforce outcomes in Appalachia. VHRA receives these funds as a result of ARC awarding a larger project, Help Our People Expand the Ecosystem (HOPEE), whose goal is to address the socioeconomic disparities in fifty-six counties across the Appalachian states of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia.In response to the grant, Congressman Morgan...
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Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for April
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at various locations throughout the month of April. The traveling office hours will be held in different counties and cities within the Ninth District, as per the schedule provided.On April 9, 2024, the staff will be available in Tazewell County and Buchanan County at specified locations and times.Moving on to April 10, 2024, Scott County, Lee County, and Wise County will host the Congressman's staff at designated venues.April 11, 2024, will see the staff in Giles County, Bland County, Wythe County,...