Murphy Applauds Passage of Interior-Environment Appropriations

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the passage of Interior and Environment Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024:

"Under the Biden Administration, strict regulations have adversely impacted small businesses, farmers, energy producers, and critical mineral production," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "This appropriations package funds our agencies responsible for protecting our environment, managing public land, national parks, and wildlife refuges, and overseeing critical natural resources. I proudly supported it to ensure enhanced access to essential minerals, eliminate excessive barriers for energy producers, emphasize public safety, protect our environment and ecosystems, and enact reductions to curb excessive spending."

Key Wins for NC-03:

-Directing the National Park Service to provide a briefing on economic opportunities between the NPS and private businesses that have experienced financial hardship over the last few years.

-Directing the National Park Service to work with stakeholders in communities along the coast of North Carolina, including Dare County and Hyde County, to identify potential long-term, cost-effective sediment management activities to minimize the impact of beach erosion.

-$48.5 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service North American Wetlands Conservation Fund to fund grants to protect wetland habitats for birds.