Griffith Advocates for Border Security
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the House floor on the night of Wednesday, December 20, about the need for border security
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Help for Sexual Assault Victims & The Greatest Generation
Before the 115th Congress concludes, the House of Representatives will take up an important bill I cosponsored with Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), the Megan Rondini […]
A Sad Subject
Legislation often begins with a concern or a question from a constituent. He or she draws on experiences or ideas to identify matters that need […]
Job Growth in the Ninth District
Southwest Virginia is open for business. That’s the message I heard in November, as several companies announced expansions or new operations around the Ninth District. […]
Honoring Our Veterans
Each November 11, our country honors Veterans Day. It is a way we can show our gratitude for those brave men and women who put […]
Next Steps in the Fight Against Opioids
On October 24, President Trump signed into law a landmark bipartisan bill to fight the opioid crisis. Called the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, […]
Griffith Statement on Political Violence
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to the news that potential explosive devices were sent to the homes of Hillary […]
Prescription Drug Costs
Previously, I reported in this column that two bills meant to combat high drug prices had passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. […]
Health Tidbits
Before the start of the 2019 fiscal year on October 1, the House of Representatives passed several appropriations bills combined with a Continuing Resolution to […]
Senate Passes Griffith Hydropower Legislation
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate today passed legislation including his bill, the Promoting […]
Energy and Commerce Work
As you know, I serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The following are some of the issues we are working on. Progress on […]
Appalachia: Cradle of Music
A recent award ceremony including a Southwest Virginian at the Library of Congress reminded me of our region’s rich musical heritage. The course of American […]
Griffith Votes to Support Opioid Legislation
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting to support an amended version of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities […]
Cutting Red Tape
Our part of Virginia understands the damage that can be inflicted by excessive regulation. The War on Coal was largely waged in this manner, as […]
Focusing on What Matters
With three Town Halls this week – in Martinsville, Bristol and Catawba – the Flaccavento for Congress Campaign will have completed ninety of a planned […]
