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Griffith Announces $3,328,942 Hhs Grant to New River Community Action, Inc. In Radford for Head Start

By SW Virginia News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a grant of $3,328,942 to New River Community Action, Inc. for Head Start projects:

Griffith Announces $4,396,256 Hhs Grant to Kids Central, Inc. In Norton for Head Start

By SW Virginia News Report | Jun 2, 2023

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a grant of $4,396,256 to Kids Central, Inc. for Head Start projects:

Griffith, Latta Applaud House Passage of Their Halt Fentanyl Act

By SW Virginia News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 25, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) applauded House passage of their Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, legislation to address the permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogues.

Griffith Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA

By SW Virginia News Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the below statement following today’s Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA:

Griffith Announces $1.1 Million to St. Charles Health Council for Black Lung Clinic Program

By SW Virginia News Report | May 26, 2023

On May 25, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,138,200 through their Black Lung/Coal Miner Clinics Program to the St. Charles Health Council, located in Jonesville, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

Griffith Announces $70,000 for Economic Development Planning in Ninth District

By SW Virginia News Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced on May 17 that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $70,000 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, for economic development planning.

Griffith Introduces Bill To Streamline Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure

By SW Virginia News Report | May 18, 2023

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced the Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act, legislation aiming to streamline deployment of broadband infrastructure.

Griffith Calls Hearing on Broadband Deployment

By SW Virginia News Report | May 17, 2023

Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, called a hearing, held earlier on May 10, to examine federal efforts to deploy broadband internet to un-served and underserved communities around the country.

Griffith Statement on the NIH Resuming Grant Funding for EcoHealth Alliance

By SW Virginia News Report | May 15, 2023

On May 8, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has released a statement following the National Institute of Health (NIH)’s announcement that they would resume grant funding for EcoHealth Alliance:

Griffith Statement on Latest EPA Proposed Rule to Regulate Coal and Natural Gas Power Plants

By SW Virginia News Report | May 12, 2023

On May 11 issued a statement following the latest proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which mandates that coal and natural gas power plants would have to cut or capture most carbon dioxide emission by 2038:

Griffith Named Co-Chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus

By SW Virginia News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will co-chair the Congressional Coal Caucus for the 118th Congress, along with Reps. Bill Johnson (R-OH), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and Dan Meuser (R-PA). The Congressional Coal Caucus plays a key role in aiding legislative and policy debates relating to the coal industry.

Griffith Applauds Nist Grant for Martinsville-Based Manufacturing Growth Project

By SW Virginia News Report | May 10, 2023

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $400,000 grant to the Martinsville-based A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership through their MEP National Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network program.

Griffith Applauds Usda Rural Development Grants Totaling $100,000 to Lee County

By SW Virginia News Report | May 9, 2023

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for awarding two grants, each $50,000, to Lee County.

Griffith Congratulates Ninth District Winner of the Congressional Art Competition

By SW Virginia News Report | May 8, 2023

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Katelyn Wheatley of Carroll County High School won the 2023 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District.

Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 4.28.23

By SW Virginia News Report | Apr 30, 2023

I have long believed that Congress has a responsibility to the American people to “rein in” wasteful and excessive spending. Since joining Congress, I have not voted for a debt ceiling bill that did not include cuts or reforms to our spending practices.

Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for May

By SW Virginia News Report | Apr 29, 2023

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

Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 4.21.23

By SW Virginia News Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 20th, I voted to pass H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, legislation to ensure that women and girls have a fair playing field in sports by guaranteeing that schools adhere to Title IX’s recognition of biology and genetics of an individual at birth.

Mount Rogers Community Services Board Receives $1 Million Federal Grant For Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

By SW Virginia News Report | Apr 26, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded Mount Rogers Community Services Board a mental health and substance abuse services grant totaling $1,000,000.

Griffith Delivers Opening Remarks at Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing Examining the Role of Data Brokers in the Digital Economy

By SW Virginia News Report | Apr 25, 2023

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses at a hearing examining the role of data brokers in the digital economy.

Bluefield University: Rams cut down Trailblazers

By SW Virginia News Report | Mar 30, 2023

Rams cut down Trailblazers

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