From Dr. Murphy's Desk

Dear Friend,

Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.

In the District

Last week, a productive day in Aurora started out with a roundtable discussion with local leaders to better understand their priorities and concerns. They heard firsthand about how I am working to address a number of issues in Congress. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it!

Afterwards, I had the opportunity to present Mrs. Ann Windley – a longtime Aurora resident and WW2 nurse – with a letter thanking her for her service to our country and community. Her story has also been submitted into the Congressional Record so it may never be forgotten!

Thank you to the Aurora Fire Department for showing me around! We in #NC03 are so grateful for your selfless service to our community.

I wanted to provide you an update regarding the beach erosion in Dare County and a potential beach nourishment program. I have been to Rodanthe to see this issue firsthand. After checking with USACE, I have been informed there is no beach nourishment project planned. Additionally, neither I nor the USACE have received any requests for permits or funding from Dare County to perform a beach nourishment project. The issue is that this is not a ‘one-and-done’ fix. Even if federal funds are tracked down for a multi-million-dollar project, the expectation is that it would not be a lasting solution. For this reason, I am awaiting the results of the Dare County feasibility study to determine the most efficient solution going forward.

Lastly, let me take a moment to highlight a young man in Eastern North Carolina who has gone above and beyond representing our community. Young Marine Sergeant Major Drache Gooch - a junior at White Oak High School - is moving on in a competition for the national Young Marine of the Year title. The organization is divided into six divisions across the United States, and Gooch beat out other Division 2 contestants from across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Kentucky, and West Virginia. I have supported the Young Marines program during my entire time in Congress and am immensely proud of this young man's performance. Read more on his story here!

In Washington

Last week, I was recommended by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. By rule, and after having been selected for the House Ways and Means Committee, I had to relinquish my spot on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee until the end of the last Congress. Therefore, I applied for a waiver to get back on the committee for this Congress and am elated that it was granted. North Carolina’s Third District is home to more than 89,000 veterans and three major military bases. It is only fitting that these communities are duly represented before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Our active duty and retired military are so critical for our nation and our district, and I am honored and grateful to once again be serving on this esteemed committee. Going forth, I will continue to be a vocal advocate for those who have served and sacrificed for this great nation.

This week, I was also selected by Speaker McCarthy to serve on the Committee on House Administration. As the committee with jurisdiction over the day to day operations of the Capitol, I am excited to get to work to ensure the People's House is, as it should be, open to the American people. You can read more on this announcement here.

I joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) in a press conference to discuss the importance of her bill - the REINS Act - which would require Congressional approval on executive actions costing over $100 million. North Carolina cannot afford another day of the Biden Administration’s reckless spending. Right now, inflation is costing North Carolinians an extra $8,456 annually. The REINS Act diverts power away from the Swamp’s executive agencies and back into the hands of the American people. You can watch my full remarks from the press conference here.

I was glad to vote for the Strategic Production Response Act today. As our Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) sit at the lowest level in decades, this bill could not wait. H.R. 21 prohibits the Secretary of Energy from tapping the SPR for reasons other than a severe energy supply interruption until he or she issues a plan to increase oil and gas production on federal lands and waters. I share the concerns of many Eastern North Carolinians regarding offshore drilling along our beautiful coast, but rest assured H.R. 21 does not entail plans to do so. The days of Democrat attacks on American energy are over. Republicans are committed to continue passing legislation like the Strategic Production Response Act to restore our energy independence and lower gas prices for every American.

In the News

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I joined Rita Cosby on The Saturday Report to discuss President Biden's classified documents. You can watch my full interview by clicking here or on the image above.

Sincerely,

Greg Murphy
Member of Congress

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