Statements and posts
64 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for October
Announced staff office hours across nine district counties in October.
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.2.26
Described investigations into Medicaid fraud across multiple states and recommendations to strengthen program integrity.
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10621Mentions H.R. 3887
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Issued statement on GAO report about FDA tobacco product application delays and regulatory challenges.
“I requested this GAO report to identity room for improvement at the FDA with respect to tobacco product applications. The agency’s findings show that the FDA is missing its goals.”
HealthAI-read
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Griffith Celebrates Trump Trade Wins for American Coal
Praised Trump's trade deal securing Chinese purchases of American coal.
“I applaud President Trump for prioritizing increased U.S. coal purchases by China in recent trade negotiations. As an advocate for Southwest Virginia coal mining, I support President Trump’s negotiating tactics to have China purchase more American coal. This move will help generate economic growth, protect coal jobs…”
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Griffith Announces $100,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
Announced $100,000 HHS grant to Virginia Tech for antimicrobial resistance research.
“This grant for $100,000 helps Virginia Tech contribute to American aquaculture health and sciences.”
Health Research FundingAI-read
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Griffith Announces $350,000 Veterans Affairs Grant to Ninth District’s Mountain Valor
Announced $350,000 Veterans Affairs grant to Mountain Valor for veteran suicide prevention.
“This Veterans Affairs grant for $350,000 helps Mountain Valor support our local veteran community with critical services and resources.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Chairman Griffith Bill Featured in Energy & Commerce Committee Package to Combat Health Care Fraud
Sponsored bill to combat Medicaid fraud by incentivizing state program integrity efforts.
“Through this kind of action, we can improve fraud identification efforts and prevent foreign criminal actors from stealing valuable benefits that belong to patients.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10621Mentions H.R. 3887
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Griffith Announces $529,133 ARC Grant for Wise County
Announced $529,133 ARC grant for Wise County water line replacement project.
“This ARC grant for more than $529,000 helps Wise County modernize local water line infrastructure to better serve residents with potable water.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Griffith Announces $191,331 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Announced $191,331 HHS grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. for psoriasis research.
“This grant for more than $191,000 helps Biotherapeutics, Inc. study a first-in-class treatment for psoriasis.”
HealthAI-read
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Griffith Announces $160,000 FEMA Grant for Helene Relief
Announced $160,000 FEMA grant for Hurricane Helene mitigation planning in Virginia.
“This FEMA grant for $160,000 helps the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission assess regional hazard mitigation strategies, tools and resources.”
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Griffith Announces $173,600 FEMA Grant to West Piedmont Planning District Commission
Announced $173,600 FEMA grant to West Piedmont Planning District Commission for Hurricane Helene mitigation.
“This FEMA grant for more than $173,000 helps the West Piedmont Planning District Commission assess regional hazard mitigation strategies, tools and resources.”
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Griffith Announces $500,000 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Announced $500,000 HHS grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. for Alzheimer's disease therapy research.
“This grant for $500,000 helps Biotherapeutics, Inc. develop new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.”
HealthAI-read
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.25.26
Discussed Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and state emergency response in Southwest Virginia.
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Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM
Announced $592,397 HHS grant to Edward Via VCOM for chronic pain research.
“This grant for nearly $600,000 helps the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine research chronic pain.”
HealthAI-read
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Griffith Announces $96,000 HHS Grant to Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc.
Announced $96,000 HHS grant to senior citizens agency for medical equipment purchase.
“This grant for nearly $100,000 helps the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens tend to the health care challenges faced by senior citizens in the region.”
HealthAI-read
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Griffith Announces $1,233,412 Grant to Wytheville Community College
Announced $1.2 million grant to Wytheville Community College for student support.
“This grant for more than $1.2 million helps Wytheville Community College serve the educational needs of its students.”
EducationAI-read
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Griffith Announces $1,977,991 Grant to Ferrum College
Announced $2 million grant to Ferrum College for student support.
“This grant for nearly $2 million helps Ferrum College serve the educational needs of its students.”
EducationAI-read
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Griffith Op-Ed: Predictable energy policy can help secure America’s future
Wrote op-ed supporting permitting reform to strengthen energy policy.
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Griffith Statement on Action to Protect SNAP Benefits
Co-sponsored bill to crack down on SNAP fraud and restore stolen benefits.
“I am proud to be a Virginia advocate for the SNAP Anti-Theft and Victim Compensation Act. This bill will protect SNAP recipients, punish bad guys and serve Virginia’s hungry.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 3887
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Griffith Announces $161,508 HHS Grant to Mount Rogers Community Services Board
Announced $161,508 HHS grant to Mount Rogers Community Services Board for mental health services.
“This HHS grant for more than $161,000 helps Mount Rogers Community Services strengthen local community access to mental health services.”
Mental Health ServicesAI-read
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.18.26
Working with federal partners to address high maternal and infant mortality rates in America.
HealthAI-read
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Griffith Announces NCA Grant to SWVA Veterans Cemetery
Announced $243,467 grant for Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery expansion.
“I am proud that the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, by virtue of the good work it does, has put itself in a position to contend for these funds.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Griffith Votes to Protect Ninth District Communities from Footing Bill for Data Centers
Voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data center electricity costs from raising household rates.
“With this bill, data centers are on notice. Under the watch of this Congress, I will continue to promote responsible federal guardrails while supporting local autonomy over data centers.”
Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read
Mentions H.R. 6529Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bill to Authorize USACE Project for Town of Richlands
Voted for Water Resources Development Act authorizing Army Corps of Engineers flood management project in Richlands.
“I am proud to vote for the Water Resources Development Act. This bill will advance a USACE project to address flooding risk vulnerabilities that stem from the Clinch River.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Griffith Supports State of Emergency Declaration
Supported Virginia governor's emergency declaration for hay shortage caused by drought conditions.
“I will continue to advocate for our farming and rural communities as they try to access crop relief.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Griffith Announces More Than $144,000 HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia
Announced $144,785 HHS grant to People Incorporated for Head Start programs.
“This grant for more than $144,000 helps People Incorporated support local families in our region with Head Start services.”
EducationAI-read
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Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc.
Announced $80,000 HHS grant to STEP, Inc. for Head Start programs.
“This HHS grant for $80,000 helps STEP support local communities with a working Head Start network.”
EducationAI-read
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Announced combined $339,771 in HHS grants for Head Start programs across district.
“These HHS grants for more than $339,000 help local providers deliver Head Start services for Ninth District families.”
EducationAI-read
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Griffith Announces $69,434 HHS Grant to New River Valley Head Start Programs
Announced $69,434 HHS grant to New River Community Action for Head Start.
“This HHS grant for more than $69,000 helps New River Community Action strengthen local Head Start program access.”
EducationAI-read
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Praised House passage of four bills addressing public health threats including fentanyl and tickborne illness.
“As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, I am proud to have advanced these measures that target severe public health threats.”
HealthAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1266Mentions H.R. 2004Mentions H.R. 8005Mentions S. 2398
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
Voted for House passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act requiring automakers install AM radio.
“I urged House leadership to bring this bill to a vote. I am proud that the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is one step closer to becoming law.”
Rural Communications AccessAI-read
Mentions H.R. 979
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Griffith Statement on Rejecting Democrats’ Impeachment Resolution
Opposed Democratic impeachment resolution against President Trump, calling it a political stunt.
“That is why I will continue to support policy wins promoting historic tax relief, the reversal of Democrats’ open borders policies and initiatives that greatly reduce waste, fraud and abuse.”
Presidential ImpeachmentAI-read
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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.
“This FEMA grant for more than $310,000 helps Buchanan County make repairs to local infrastructure.”
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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.
“This grant for $576,000 helps Wise County Public Service Authority make necessary updates to its local water and waste disposal infrastructure.”
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.11.26
New cases are set to go before the United States Supreme Court.
“That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state…”
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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.
“I will continue to raise awareness on the issues that affect Ninth District farmers, cattlemen and agricultural leaders.”
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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.
“This HHS grant for $249,000 helps Virginia Tech advance research into care for those who struggle with and treat dementia.”
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 9.4.26
Technological innovation in warfare fuels American strength.
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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.
“This HHS grant for more than $588,000 helps Virginia Tech study the mosquito that carries this harmful disease.”
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Griffith Announces $750,993 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 $750,993.
“This HHS grant for more than $750,000 helps Virginia Tech assess pulse-echo technologies for the benefit of health care providers and patients.”