Morgan Griffith — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Virginia, 2026

Congressman Morgan Griffith has opposed rescinding law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration services in Virginia, emphasizing state and federal collaboration to strengthen security. He voted in favor of several bills, including the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 and the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act. He has stated his support for securing borders and also co-sponsored the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration.

“Going into 2026, I will continue to support securing our borders and advocate for policies that lower taxes, promote deregulation, and in turn, tackle inflation." (Morgan Griffith, Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 12.31.25, December 31, 2025)”

Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, supports telehealth and rural healthcare access. He introduced the Rural Health Transformation Program and supported a government funding package that extended telehealth reimbursement and funded Community Health Centers. His stated goal is to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and accountable for rural communities.

“It is important that CHCs receive the assistance necessary for them to remain operational, which is why I was proud to support and see Congress recently pass a funding package which included health care extenders, part of which helps fund CHCs. - Morgan Griffith, Op-Ed in the Washington Times, February 25, 2026”

Morgan Griffith voted in favor of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. He has opposed environmental regulations, taking actions to limit public input and roll back methane polluter fees. His focus on energy and environment issues includes discussing amending emissions standards for coke ovens to protect steel production and jobs.

Morgan Griffith voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 and the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. He supported the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in both 2023 and 2025. These votes reflect a stance opposing federal protections for abortion access while favoring measures that protect infants born after an attempted abortion.

Morgan Griffith voted against H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which sought to enable immediate security assistance to Israel. He also voiced concerns in March 2026 about the widening conflict with Iran, noting that the president's decision represented a significant departure from Congress's role in authorizing military action. Griffith offered prayers for fallen American service members.

“What is certain, he added, is that the president’s decision represents 'a significant departure from the idea that Congress is a partner in authorizing military action of this magnitude.' (Morgan Griffith, Virginia Mercury, March 2, 2026)”

Morgan Griffith voted to support the Every Student Succeeds Act in the 114th Congress, which replaced No Child Left Behind and established state-determined accountability systems. He advocates for federal funding for educational opportunities for disabled and low-income children, believing that teachers, parents, and local school boards are best positioned to assess student needs. Griffith also supports programs like Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) that provide funding for rural localities, which can support education expenses.

“I believe teachers, parents, and local school boards are in the best position to assess the needs of their students. While the states and local school districts should be given more flexibility, the Federal Government continues to play a critical role in providing part of funding for educational opportunities for disabled and low-income children. (Morgan Griffith, Official Website, "Issues: Education" page)”

Morgan Griffith voted against H.R. 8, stating it would hinder Second Amendment freedoms and self-defense for law-abiding citizens. He also opposed Senate gun legislation and the assault weapons ban, viewing the latter as an unconstitutional infringement on gun owners' rights. He consistently supports the Second Amendment.

“H.R. 8 would not prevent gun violence. It would make the exercise of Second Amendment freedoms and the right to self-defense more difficult for law-abiding citizens.” — Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) after voting against H.R. 8, February 27, 2019, from morgangriffith.house.gov.”