Morgan Griffith

• J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law

  1983
• B.A., Emory and Henry College

  1980
• Graduated, Andrew Lewis High School

  1976

• U.S. Representative

  2011–Present

  Represented Virginia's 9th congressional district for 8 terms.

• Majority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates

  2000–2011

  Served as House Majority Leader, becoming the first Republican to hold the position in Virginia history.

• Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates (8th District)

  1994–2011

  Represented the 8th district based in Salem and parts of Roanoke County, serving on committees including Rules, Courts of Justice, Commerce and Labor, and Militia, Police, and Public Safety.

• Head, Roanoke/Salem Office, Albo & Oblon LLP

  2008–2011

  Joined the law firm Albo & Oblon LLP to lead its newly opened Roanoke/Salem office.

• Chair, Salem Republican Party

  1986–1988

  Served as local party chair in Salem, Virginia.

• Chair, Salem Republican Party

  1991–1994

  Returned for a second stint as chair of the Salem Republican Party.

Key legislative actions from Morgan Griffith's record in Congress.

• Opioid Crisis Response

  Sponsored the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act to improve coordination in combating opioid abuse.

• Coal Miner Health Benefits

  Advocated for and supported legislation to secure healthcare and pension benefits for retired coal miners.

• Rural Broadband Expansion

  Helped secure federal funding to expand high-speed internet access in underserved rural communities in Virginia.

• Energy Infrastructure

  Backed legislation to streamline permitting for natural gas pipelines and energy infrastructure projects in Southwest Virginia.

• House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021
• House Committee on Energy and Commerce
• House Committee on House Administration
• House Committee on Rules