What Gregory F. Murphy said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to continue to shed light on the egregious practices of our health insurance industry companies that continue to deny patients care and rip off the American taxpayers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor someone whom I deeply admire and respect and am lucky enough to call friend, Sheriff Asa Buck, who will retire on June 1, 2026, after more than 25 years of devoted service to Carteret County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a vital member of the Jacksonville, North Carolina community, Ms. Lori Ready-DiGiovanni. Ms. Ready-DiGiovanni is receiving the 2025 HIRE Vets Platinum Award from the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize an outstanding community leader in Eastern North Carolina, Pastor Darron Carmon. Pastor Cannon will be recognized this weekend by his congregation and the community for his devotion to his faith and community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shed light on some of the egregious, profit-driven practices that American health insurance companies are using to wreak havoc on the American patient.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to memorialize Lance Corporal Chukwuemeka Oforah, a marine stationed at Camp Lejeune who tragically lost his life in a recent boating accident. While conducting operations in the Caribbean on February 7, Oforah fell overboard while on the USS Iwo Jima, prompting an extensive multibranch, 72-hour search-and-rescue effort by the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Future Business Leaders of America. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) is a non-profit educational organization whose first chapter was established in Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1942; and Whereas, Iowa became FBLA's first state chapter in 1947; and Whereas, Junius H.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the remarkable accomplishment of an outstanding young man from my district, Mr. Jacob Lewis, who, after many years of perseverance, will receive his Eagle Scout on February 7, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Angela Emireth Flores, a constituent of mine and an exceptional student. Angela is a senior at Ocracoke High School and soon will become the first student enrolled through Hyde Academy, where she will graduate from high school with an associate degree from Beaufort County Community College.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill H.R. 6504, the HELP Extension Act. My legislation provides a three-year extension of the HOPE/HELP programs. These are trade preference programs which in the past has helped deliver meaningful economic opportunities to thousands of people in Haiti who desperately need stability, hope, and a path forward.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of Officer James ``XY'' Brown of the Jacksonville Police Department. A well-recognized icon in Onslow County, Mr. Brown, after 68 years of selfless service and dedication to the City of Jacksonville, is retiring this December.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Mr. David ``Dave'' Fowler, who dedicated much of his life to serving the people of North Carolina. Dave was raised in Greenville and after his graduation from Western Carolina University, stayed in Jackson County to work in the local community.”

“Mr. Chair, today I rise in grateful support of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026. As a proud Representative of over 76,000 veterans, as well as Camp Lejeune and Military Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New River, it is my honor to advocate for Federal funding on their behalf.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act. I am blessed to live in eastern North Carolina, which is all too familiar with the devastation caused by natural disasters.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to obligations, I was unable to submit a vote for the Motion to Recommit, Roll Call No. 69, on HR 1968. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 69.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have heard from great speakers talking about the problem with chronic disease in the United States. One of the issues that face people who have hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes is that they can't get the medicines or the devices that they need to be able to regulate their condition.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, North Carolina, for being named the Marine Corps Air Station of the Year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have sat here and listened to some of the arguments from the other side, and I feel like we are back in bizarro world again.”

“Madam Speaker, I am a healthcare provider, and I have been one for 30 years. I rise today in support of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to protect the lives of our country's most innocent.”