Greenville Reporter

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations.

“North Carolina’s Third Congressional District is home to Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New River, and more than 76,000 veterans," said Congressman Murphy. "Everyone knows how military-friendly Eastern North Carolina is and the pride we have in our servicemembers, their families, and our cherished veterans. I am honored to be their fighting voice in Washington, ensuring robust support for our military and that our veteran community receives the care they have earned. I'm grateful for the hard-fought success in securing critical funding for our military operations and directing the VA to better serve our veterans, especially those suffering from traumatic brain injuries."

The appropriations include several key investments for North Carolina's Third District:

MCAS Cherry Point:

- $50 million for the F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center

- $106 million for an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

- $114.02 million for a Composite Repair Facility

Camp Lejeune:

- $25.4 million for the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Armory

In total, NC-03 will receive $295.42 million in military construction initiatives for FY2025.

Additionally, legislation included in the package directs $52 million to ensure all veterans with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) receive long-term specialty care within their communities. This includes entering into agreements with non-VA providers, educating case managers on available tools to provide long-term specialty care outside the VA system, and providing quarterly updates to Congress on progress in accessing long-term care for veterans with severe TBIs.