Press Releases

An American Airlines passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter when attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, January 29. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Last night’s crash at Reagan Airport involving more than 60 passengers and crew members is an unfathomable tragedy. “I join the… Read more »

In response to a memo submitted by President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The White House’s OMB issued guidance via memorandum that agencies temporarily place a pause, to the extent permitted by law, on grant, loan or federal financial assistance programs that are implicated by seven of President… Read more »

The Wall Street Journal broke exclusive news of U.S. President Donald J. Trump considering an Executive Order to halt U.S. federal funding, at least temporarily, of gain-of-function research. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, my interest in gain-of-function research has been more… Read more »

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has been sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States of America. Following the inauguration ceremony, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I congratulate President Trump and Vice President Vance on today’s proceedings, in which they took their oaths of office. Now that they are sworn in, a new… Read more »

The United States of America celebrates January 20, 2025, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the eve of the federal holiday, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an instrumental pioneer in the advancement of civil rights. “His relentless pursuit of equality, that ‘all men are created equal’, ushered in a new era for the… Read more »

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded the Town of Honaker a $30,000 grant. The funding will support preliminary reports into proposed water system improvements for Honaker. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Rural communities, like many in Southwest Virginia, benefit from clean, potable water.   “This USDA… Read more »

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to the House Committee on Rules for the 119th Congress. Following this announcement, House Committee on Rules convened for its 119th Congress Organizational Meeting. At this meeting, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced Congressman Griffith would serve as Vice Chairman on the Committee.… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $1,055,800 grant. The funding supports a project to construct four new 3,600 square foot hangars for aircraft storage. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This DOT grant for more… Read more »

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced bills in the Senate and the House of Representatives to designate a unique ZIP code for Fairlawn, Virginia.   “For too long, Fairlawn has unfairly missed out on tax revenue that would otherwise fund education, public safety, and public services due to confusion regarding its ZIP… Read more »

The United States of America celebrates January 9, 2025, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The Ninth District has many dedicated law enforcement professionals who work tirelessly to protect their communities. Today, let us recognize those individuals, and I pray that God cast a watchful eye over their… Read more »