U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th District
H. Morgan Griffith
Position · +0.51
- In office
- House 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 12%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- House Administration
- Rules
- Bills on
- Congress
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Age
- 68
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Griffith has influence
Roles
- Chair · Health (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- House Administration · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- Rules · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021 · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 10204 Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6028 Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7211 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes. · Became law
Talks most about
Stories in Griffith’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Griffith breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Griffith voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 12% · 6 of 49 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 8% · 3 of 38 party 3%
Every issue Pro See all 5 issues where Griffith has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Griffith broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Griffith is saying
All 64 statements and posts-
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
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Griffith voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 5 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Griffith’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
28 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (2)
1 commemorative · 1 overturned federal rules
- H.R. 7211 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.Awards the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for Vietnam War valor. AI-readBecame law Mar 26, 2026 · Armed Forces and National SecurityCommemorative
- H.J.Res. 61 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".Overturns EPA emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in rubber tire manufacturing. AI-readBecame law May 23, 2025 · Environmental ProtectionOverturns a federal rule
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 38 sponsored billsSponsored 38 (House median 25) · cosponsored 123 (median 289), 35 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Congress, Government Operations and Politics, Health.
- H.R. 10621 Medicaid Fraud Fighting and Taxpayer Protection ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10204 Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification ActClarifies the classification and authority of legislative branch agencies. AI-readCongress · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9724 End Birthright Citizenship for Territories ActImmigration · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5549 Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings ActStreamlines hearing procedures for nuclear facility licensing decisions. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9095 Right to Trial ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1275 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Provides for House floor consideration of five bills on bail, fraud, court monitors, law enforcement, and military appropriations. AI-readCongress · Introduced May 12, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 1262 Recognizing and congratulating the Martinsville Missile's land speed record for a stock car.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8444 Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 58% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 82% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 85% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 9 | 78% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 60% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Griffith voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RDan CrenshawTX-297%agreement
- RGuy ReschenthalerPA-1497%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Griffith most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Griffith’s campaign raised $1.8M: $549K (30%) from individuals and $1.2M (67%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $974K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Griffith
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 319.
- Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Membership group PAC
- Altria Group Corporate PAC
- American Academy of Dermatology Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Griffith this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inGriffith’s own leadership PAC: Fightin' Ninth Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Griffith’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, VA-9Republican2011–present
Seat
- State
- Virginia
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 68
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3861
2110 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Abingdon, Christiansburg
- Website
- morgangriffith.house.gov
- RepMorganGriffith
- hmorgangriffith
- YouTube
- RepMorganGriffith
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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