Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., representing North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, posted a series of tweets on July 16, 2025, addressing legislative efforts and meetings related to national security and healthcare.
In a tweet published at 14:51 UTC, Murphy announced new legislation aimed at university endowments. He wrote, “I introduced the Protecting Endowments from Our Adversaries Act to crack down on university endowments investing in our adversaries. The CCP is working to undermine America, and we must take the threat of its influence on college campuses seriously. Read my press release:” (July 16, 2025).
Later that day at 15:03 UTC, Murphy shared details about a meeting with an NFL player focused on global health challenges. He stated, “It was wonderful to have Calvin Anderson, an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, stop by my office to hear his story about battling malaria and discuss America’s role as a global leader in life-saving drug development.” (July 16, 2025).
At 18:00 UTC the same day, Murphy highlighted state-level healthcare reform efforts led by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. He commented, “.@SarahHuckabee is leading the charge on PBM reform at the state level in a tremendous way. Washington can emulate her efforts at the federal level to cut out greedy middlemen and lower drug costs for all Americans.” (July 16, 2025).
University endowment investments have faced increased scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about foreign influence on U.S. campuses. Recent proposals seek to restrict financial ties between academic institutions and entities linked to countries considered strategic competitors or adversaries.
The discussion with Calvin Anderson highlights ongoing bipartisan interest in combating diseases like malaria and underscores America’s continued investment in pharmaceutical innovation.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform has been a prominent topic among policymakers aiming to address rising prescription drug costs by increasing transparency and reducing intermediary fees within the supply chain.
