Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsGriffith consistently supports measures that tighten voter eligibility requirements and enhance election monitoring while opposing citizenship proof mandates, reflecting a selective approach to electoral integrity that prioritizes certain safeguards over others.
Criminal justice
50 actionsGriffith demonstrates consistent support for criminal justice measures that strengthen law enforcement capabilities, increase criminal penalties, and expand enforcement mechanisms across drug trafficking, human trafficking, and fraud offenses, with one dissenting vote on police accountability standards.
Fiscal policy
91 actionsGriffith demonstrates a consistent conservative fiscal ideology by supporting measures that increase revenue collection, reduce government spending authority, and enhance presidential control over federal expenditures.
Healthcare
35 actionsGriffith supports market-based healthcare flexibility and disease prevention research while opposing expansions of federal healthcare funding and government emergency powers.
Education
27 actionsGriffith's education votes reflect support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental transparency measures and pregnant student support policies.
Economy and labor
47 actionsGriffith favors market-oriented economic policies that reduce regulatory burdens and facilitate private capital formation while opposing targeted interventions designed to expand access to underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Environment and energy
170 actionsGriffith's voting pattern on environmental and energy issues shows support for forest management and invasive species control but opposition to emissions standards, air quality enforcement, and ocean conservation protections, reflecting a mixed ideology that prioritizes certain conservation measures while resisting regulatory environmental oversight.
Immigration
54 actionsGriffith consistently supports restrictive immigration enforcement measures including heightened deportation standards, border security advancement, and limitations on asylum access.
National security and foreign policy
191 actionsGriffith demonstrates a strong pro-national security voting pattern, consistently supporting measures to counter foreign threats, strengthen defense capabilities, and advance U.S. strategic interests while showing isolated skepticism toward international financial intelligence sharing.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsGriffith shows strong support for civil rights protections and religious freedom while simultaneously voting to restrict legislative speech through censure measures, reflecting tensions between defending expression rights and accountability mechanisms.
Social policy
24 actionsGriffith demonstrates consistent support for social policies that expand veterans benefits, child welfare protections, and family services while opposing expansions of Social Security entitlements.
Technology and data
34 actionsGriffith supports technology development through regulatory frameworks that enhance consumer protections, data security, and federal oversight while opposing cryptocurrency deregulation measures that lack such safeguards.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsGriffith consistently prioritizes constraining government power and protecting individual privacy against state intrusion and indirect censorship mechanisms.
Government accountability and transparency
139 actionsGriffith demonstrates a strong commitment to legislative oversight of executive agencies and congressional accountability mechanisms, favoring bills that empower lawmakers to review and constrain regulatory decisions by unelected officials.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsGriffith demonstrates strong support for federal infrastructure and public investment across preservation, transportation, utilities, broadband, and space programs, with selective opposition to specific district development and water financing arrangements.
Activity ledger — most recent first
May 13, 2026
Griffith, by direction of the Committee on Rules, called up House Resolution 1275 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Feb 24, 2026
Griffith called up House Resolution 1075 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.
Dec 2, 2025
Griffith, by direction of the Committee on Rules, called up House Resolution 916 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Sep 3, 2025
Griffith called up House Resolution 672 on behalf of the Committee on Rules and requested its immediate consideration.
Jun 11, 2025
Griffith called up S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 489.
Jun 5, 2025
Griffith addressed the House for 5 minutes to commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day and discuss Bedford County, Virginia's role as home to the National D-Day Memorial and the sacrifice of local soldiers.
Apr 30, 2025
Griffith called up H.J. Res. 88 pursuant to House Resolution 354 to provide congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards and spoke in support of the joint resolution.
Apr 30, 2025
Griffith called up H.J. Res. 89 pursuant to House Resolution 354 and asked for its immediate consideration in the House.
Apr 30, 2025
Griffith called up H.J. Res. 87, a joint resolution providing congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards, and asked for its immediate consideration in the House.
Apr 1, 2025
Griffith called up House Resolution 282 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.
Mar 5, 2025
Griffith called up H.J. Res. 61 to provide for congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Rubber Tire Manufacturing.
Mar 5, 2025
Griffith called up H.J. Res. 42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation program for appliance standards.
Feb 26, 2025
Griffith called up H.J. Res. 35 pursuant to House Resolution 161 and spoke in strong support of the joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency's rule relating to waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems.
Feb 5, 2025
Griffith called up House Resolution 93 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration, which provided for consideration of H.R. 27, the HALT All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Mar 21, 2024
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
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