Griffith Statement on Appropriations Package Signed into Law, $607,968 for Franklin County Communications System Upgrades

Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) secured federal funding in the appropriations package for the following Ninth District project: Project Name: Franklin County Fire & EMS and Law Enforcement Radio Upgrades Project Recipient Name: County of Franklin, Virginia Amount Received: $607,968 Following presidential approval of the appropriations package and the inclusion of federal funding for this Ninth District project, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: “This government funding package, which I supported, delivers critical funds to Ninth District community projects. In this package, I helped secure more than $607,000 for Franklin County. “With this federal funding available to Franklin County, local first responder access to communications systems will improve.” BACKGROUND The above community project funding request was submitted by Rep. Griffith for fiscal year 2026. Congress has to consider four remaining appropriations bills before the January 30 government funding deadline. ###