U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith
provided free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in the region. The awarding office of this grant
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Griffith Statement on NIOSH Deployment to SWVA for Black Lung Screenings
provide free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in Virginia. As part of the NIOSH Coal Worker … Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP), all coal miners are welcome and encouraged to participate. The NIOSH mobile unit will
Trump Invites Griffith to WH Champion of Coal Event
group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a “Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” event … special event to support American coal and coal miners. Following the event, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement
Wittman Introduces SECURE Minerals Act to Support Critical Minerals Industry
Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act , legislation that will support domestic critical mineral supply … will further unleash American energy. The SECURE Minerals Ac t is co-led by Select Committee on China
Scott, McGarvey Introduce Legislation to Improve Black Lung Benefits Program
Lung Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access … processes and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits. “Decades ago, Congress
House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
Defense Industrial Base Fund to invest in critical mineral mining and refining, demands multi-year procurement for high
Labor Leaders Demand Coal Operators Pay Their Fair Share
provide cash assistance and medical care for miners they employ who become disabled by black lung disease … bankrupt, closes, or is otherwise unable to pay, miners and their families receive benefits from the BLDTF
Wittman, McClain Tour Virginia Sites to Promote Efforts to Secure Reliable, Affordable Energy
Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and investing in critical minerals infrastructure and grid reliability. "It was a privilege to tour
Griffith Statement on American Tin Company Investment in Henry County
fertile ground for advancing American manufacturing and critical mineral production. This investment in Henry County highlights Virginia
Wittman Votes to Safeguard Medicaid, Strengthen National Defense, and Protect Virginia Families from Tax Increase
that can be used for energy and critical minerals infrastructure Stopping the Flow on Fentanyl Provides resources
Griffith Op-Ed: “Big, Beautiful Bill” Bolsters Electric Grid, Helps Protect Americans from Blackout Threats
from permits being revoked for coal, oil, critical minerals, natural gas or nuclear installations. This de-risking compensation
Griffith Announces $1.12 Million HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.
issued the following statement: “Southwest Virginia coal miners and their families benefit from specialized health services administered … disease that impacts our nation’s miners. Miners who are diagnosed with the disease are entitled to certain
Griffith Advocates for Coal Miner Health and Safety Protections in Hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
disease that impacts our nation’s miners. Miners who are diagnosed with the disease are entitled to certain
Kiggans Continues to Fight for Smart Energy Policy in Reconciliation
enabling projects in nuclear, manufacturing, biofuels, and critical minerals to move forward. Utilizing transferability allows small and medium
Griffith Tours Simmons Equipment Company in Lebanon, Meets with Company Leadership
understand the importance of equipping our coal miners with the necessary tools to succeed and flourish. Simmons Equipment … while ensuring the health and safety of the miners who use it. Simmons manufactures a wide range
Griffith Statement on DOE Metallurgical Coal Announcement
critical material, the Trump Administration advances the mineral’s status as an important contributor to America’s economy
Wittman, Castor to Introduce Finding ORE Act to Strengthen U.S. Mineral Security and Global Partnerships
scientific mapping and exploration of critical minerals and rare earth elements. This will reaffirm the United States’ commitment … resource development and economic competitiveness in the critical minerals sector. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd Young
Scott and Kaine to Introduce Bill to Protect Miners’ Safety
explosion on April 5, 2010, that killed 29 miners. Weakening the Labor Department’s ability to inspect mines … explosion on April 5, 2010, that killed 29 miners. The bill improves mine safety and closes glaring loopholes
New Dems Rebuke Largest Tax Increase in History on American Consumers and Businesses
groceries, and cars to raw materials like lumber, minerals, and metals. “President Trump has no clear strategy
Rep. John McGuire’s Statement on the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025
national importance of uranium as a critical mineral, as it did during his first term. Uranium has defense
VIDEO: Vindman Delivered Floor Speech on The Dishonorable End of Pax Americana
revenues from its own natural resources, including minerals, gas and oil, as well as revenue from ports
Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025
States Geological Survey's (USGS) list of critical minerals. "Uranium plays a vital role in our nation … Unfortunately, it is not designated as a critical mineral. This oversight means that our energy producers are bogged
Wittman Reappointed to Select Committee on China
lead of the Select Committee’s Critical Minerals Policy Working Group during the 118th Congress and held roundtable … nodule harvesting , forced labor and sustainability in critical mineral supply chains , and the United States' import reliance
Wittman Appointed Vice Chairman of Natural Resources Committee
will continue to serve on both the Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee as well as the Water, Wildlife, & Fisheries