Feb 29, 2016
I would see as the EPA's war on coal and the shutdown of like half of the industry in the last couple of years.
Howard Griffith
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Howard Morgan Griffith is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Griffith has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked on legislation aimed at supporting local economies in Virginia. Griffith previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates before his election to Congress.
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Feb 26, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I have to tell you that I am really surprised that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle aren't supporting this civil liberties amendment. Clearly, they have misinterpreted the amendment. First of all, it only applies…
Feb 26, 2016
Mr. Chairman, this is a civil liberties amendment. It clarifies and strengthens existing Federal law. The amendment is necessary, unfortunately, because while the underlying law protects a traveler who is transporting a firearm under the…
Feb 26, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE XVII--INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION…
Jan 12, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coach Frank Beamer on the occasion of his retirement as the head football coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University--more commonly known and fondly known as Virginia Tech--located…
Nov 30, 2015
There are folks who are saying that they just want to slow everything down in order to stop gas pipelines and other things.
Nov 16, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 639) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to drug scheduling recommendations by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and with…
Oct 21, 2015
Congress was particularly concerned about electric-generating units being subject to double regulation.
Oct 21, 2015
I love the people of West Virginia and my district borders them, I come from the original Commonwealth of Virginia.
Oct 21, 2015
These power companies are having to make these decisions well in advance, and as a result of that, they are building all kinds of gas pipelines.
Oct 21, 2015
Isn't this going to be a cap-and-trade scheme? She refused to use those words.
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