Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., has announced legislative efforts and highlighted recent meetings in a series of posts on his official Twitter account. The tweets, published between April 16 and April 17, 2026, focus on policy initiatives affecting seniors and healthcare access.
On April 16, Murphy stated, “I’m reintroducing the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act to make it easier for seniors to remain in the workforce without penalty. The current Retirement Earnings Test temporarily reduces Social Security benefits for those who choose to keep working, creating confusion and”. The tweet addresses concerns regarding the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test and its impact on older Americans who continue employment.
Later that day, Murphy commented on congressional oversight activities: “The @WaysandMeansGOP Committee held a hearing on the priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifying on progress made. Appreciate the work being done to aggressively tackle fraud, waste, and abuse while protecting seniors’ access”. This tweet refers to a committee hearing focusing on administrative priorities within health services and ongoing efforts against inefficiencies in federal programs.
On April 17, Murphy reported meeting with healthcare professionals: “Happy to meet with North Carolina ophthalmologists to discuss ways to improve access to eye care for patients across the country. In Eastern North Carolina and beyond, patients and providers both benefit when care is timely, efficient, and focused on outcomes. I remain committed”. He emphasized support for improving patient care outcomes both regionally and nationally.
Murphy represents North Carolina’s third congressional district. He has maintained his seat through several election cycles: defeating Gheorghe Cormos in 2024 with over 77% of the vote; Barbara Gaskins in 2022 with nearly 67%; Daryl Farrow in 2020 with over 63%; and Allen Thomas in a special election in 2019 by approximately 62%. These electoral victories have established him as an incumbent with strong constituent support.