Press Releases
August 6, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. This CARES Act HVC Program provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19, including Mainstream Vouchers, which are specifically for non-elderly people with disabilities.
August 3, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, August 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will invest $462 million to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities. Edenton, North Carolina will receive $4,006,000 in loans and $1,988,000 in grants as a result of this initiative.
August 1, 2020
Greenville, N.C. – On Saturday, August 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper requested President Donald Trump to declare an emergency for the State of North Carolina as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement after sending a letter in support of Governor Cooper's request:
July 31, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, July 31, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7617, which is the second appropriations package of the year. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) voted against the measure.
July 29, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced the Intelligence on Nefarious Foreign Leaders Using Education Networks for Corrupt Enrichment (INFLUENCE) Act. The legislation aims to limit the theft of intellectual property by foreign nationals at colleges and universities.
July 28, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the Onslow Board of Education will receive $7,919,586.40 in federal funds as a reimbursement for emergency repairs at 38 schools needed because of damage caused by Hurricane Florence.
July 27, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) joined President Donald J. Trump today for a tour of Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Innovation Center in Morrisville, North Carolina.
July 22, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced H.R. 7710, the Open Schools Responsibly Act.
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July 22, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) voted for the measure. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.
July 21, 2020
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6396, the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) voted in favor of the bill.