H. Morgan Griffith
U.S. Representative · VA-9 · Republican
Statements and posts
195 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 195 statements
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Griffith Announces $2 Million ARC Grant for Regional Workforce Development
Announced $2 million ARC grant for regional workforce development in Southwest Virginia.
“This ARC grant for $2 million helps the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium develop a talent pool that benefits growth in our regional workforce and local economy.”
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Recognizing the Service and Legacy of Corporal Byron Franklin Beard, JR.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Corporal Byron Franklin Beard, Jr. to honor his courageous service to the U.S. Army Air Force, in which he lost his life after valiantly fighting Japanese forces during World War II. Corporal Beard, a native of Scott County and graduate of Dungannon High…
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Announced $2.4 million USDA grant for rural broadband expansion in Dickenson County.
“This grant for more than $2.4 million helps iGo install new broadband infrastructure to serve internet to Dickenson County households.”
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Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours for November
Announced November traveling staff office hours for constituent services.
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.29.26
Criticized socialism's growing popularity in America and supported House resolutions condemning it.
“Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people’s money”
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Griffith Announces More Than $2.1 Million DOT Public Safety Grant to Tazewell County
Rep. Griffith announced $2.1 million DOT grant to Tazewell County for road safety improvements.
“This DOT grant for more than $2.1 million helps Tazewell County make road improvements that reduce the risk for fatal and serious injury crashes.”
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Griffith Announces $1 Million ARC Grant for Lee County
Rep. Griffith announced $1 million ARC grant to Lee County for housing infrastructure.
“This ARC grant for $1 million helps Lee County lead a housing initiative that results in community development and economic growth.”
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Griffith Announces $1 Million DOE Award to Virginia Tech
Announced $1 million DOE grant to Virginia Tech for critical minerals workforce development.
“This $1 million grant helps Virginia Tech chart a path forward for American dominance in mining.”
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Griffith Announces Nearly $25 Million in Grants for Regional Economic Development Coalition Projects
Announced nearly $25 million in EDA grants for regional additive manufacturing and workforce development.
“Additive manufacturing and advanced materials processing operations continue to grow in the region, as highlighted by recent announcements that MELD Manufacturing of Christiansburg will build a new 12,000-square foot facility”
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.23.26
Honored Hall of Famer Billy Wagner's dedication ceremony in Southwest Virginia.
“It was you guys that inspired me. The town of Tazewell means more to me than words can express…This is the hardest speech I have ever had to give, because you are my family and I love you.”
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Introduced bill to streamline clinical trials and expand patient access to experimental treatments.
“Patients in rural communities like Virginia’s Ninth District often travel hours to participate in clinical trials for needed medical treatments”
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Griffith Announces $1.5 Million EPA Brownfields Grant to Mount Rogers Planning District Commission
Announced $1.5 million EPA brownfields grant to Mount Rogers Planning District Commission.
“This EPA Brownfields grant for $1.5 million helps Mount Rogers Planning District Commission take steps to redevelop local brownfield sites.”
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Griffith Announces $1.3 Million DOT Grant for Helene Relief
Announced $1.3 million DOT grant for Hurricane Helene infrastructure repairs.
“This DOT grant for $1.3 million helps the Eastern Federal Lands Division manage infrastructure repairs and restore local community access to these national forests.”
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Announced $7.5 million DOT grant to Virginia Tech for rail resilience research center.
“This DOT grant for more than $7.5 million helps Virginia Tech establish a new research center dedicated to safety improvements on this critical rail corridor network.”
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Honoring the Life and Public Service of DR. Charles Robert King
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. Charles King, former president of Southwest Virginia Community College (SVCC), who passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Dr. King was born on March 22, 1934, in Fort Pierce, Florida. From an early age, Dr. King and his family faced hardship and…
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.16.26
Praised Trump administration's pro-coal executive actions and energy policies.
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Griffith Signs Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud
Signed Vice President Vance's pledge to protect Americans from fraud.
“Republicans in Congress agree: fraudulently taking advantage of Americans who benefit from federal health care programs and privileges is WRONG!”
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Honoring the Extraordinary Athletic Career of Mlb Hall of Fame Pitcher Billy Wagner
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary athletic career of Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Fame pitcher and Southwest Virginia's very own, Mr. Billy Wagner. Mr. Wagner was born on July 25, 1971, in Marion, Virginia. He spent most of his upbringing in neighboring Tazewell County,…
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Griffith Statement on New VT President
Praised Virginia Tech's selection of Dr. Richard Linton as new president.
“Additionally, I join the Virginia Tech family in thanking President Sands for his service to our professors, researchers and students.”
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.9.26
Discussed SpaceX Starship launch and low-Earth orbit satellite technology for rural broadband.
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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.
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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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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”
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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.”
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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.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.