Greenville Reporter

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., representing North Carolina's 3rd district, shared his recent legislative activities and priorities through a series of tweets. These updates provide insights into his stance on federal oversight, disaster recovery efforts in Western North Carolina (WNC), and healthcare accessibility.

On February 12, 2025, Congressman Murphy expressed his support for the Midnight Rules Relief Act. He stated that "Congress is responsible for writing and enacting laws, not unelected bureaucrats at the last hour of a departing administration." Murphy emphasized his vote in favor of the act as a means to restore checks and balances by enhancing congressional oversight over the executive branch.

Later that day, he highlighted ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in WNC. Murphy noted that "Ensuring that WNC receives the necessary support for recovery from Hurricane Helene has remained a top priority of mine." He acknowledged an update provided by Major General Hunt of the NC National Guard regarding these efforts.

On February 13, 2025, Congressman Murphy addressed rising medical costs affecting access to health screenings. He stated: "Patients should not face the barrier of rising medical costs when it comes to receiving lifesaving health screening services." Murphy announced his collaboration with Dr. Neal Dunn on the PSA Screening for Him Act aimed at making prostate cancer screenings more accessible.