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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:

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SW Virginia News area weekly mass times

By SW Virginia News | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Virginia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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.

SW Virginia News area weekly mass times

By SW Virginia News | May 6, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Virginia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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.

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SW Virginia News area weekly mass times

By SW Virginia News | Apr 29, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Virginia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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.