Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today released the following statement after the United Nations General Assembly passed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), with the support of representatives of the United States:
“I understand the intent and the effort to stop illegal arms sales, but it is clear that this treaty doesn’t understand or take into consideration the history of the… Read more »
The Arms Trade Treaty
Since the beginning of this year, support for Second Amendment rights has been the top issue that my office receives feedback on from residents of the Ninth District of Virginia.
Like many, I am very proud to be a Virginian. One of the reasons that I am proud to be a Virginian is that the Virginians stood up and in essence said “We are not going to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after participating in a press conference on the introduction of a resolution opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT):
“I am proud to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia, which would not ratify the Constitution of these United States until it included the Bill of Rights. That Bill of Rights protects… Read more »
Religious freedom: from “Obamacare” to peyote
Over the last year or so, you may have heard some criticism from for-profit businesses and not-for-profit religious groups like the Roman Catholic bishops regarding the health care reform law’s mandate that requires employers (including religious hospitals, colleges, charities, and similar institutions) to put faith aside and provide… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement on H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. The legislation was introduced today by Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Griffith is one of 83 original bipartisan… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 325, the No Budget No Pay Act:
“The United States has a serious debt problem, and I do not take lightly our responsibility to pay bills and get our debt under control. It is hoped that the No Budget No Pay Act will help to break the logjam by requiring the Senate to pass a budget.… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon initial review of President Obama’s executive orders related to guns:
“Two weeks ago, I was sworn in to my second term in Congress. I once again took the oath and pledged to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Upholding that oath, I will work with my colleagues and with other advocates of… Read more »
Early in the 112th Congress two short years ago, members of the House of Representatives read the Constitution aloud for what is thought to have been the first time in the history of the House. I participated in its reading, and remained on the floor as my colleagues filed in for their turn to read. As I listened to different voices from across the country speaking the words… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report for Fiscal Year 2013:
“I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act previously because I did not believe that it adequately protected our civil liberties. Language in the Senate’s version of the defense… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams had died:
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former U.S. District Judge Glen Williams. Judge Williams was a man I greatly respected, a courageous public servant, and an honorable defender of the rule of law. Judge… Read more »
