Speeches and Statements

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m proud to be the lead Democrat on this bipartisan bill, which would provide government officials with the timely information they need to prevent and punish fraud in connection with charitable solicitations and the use of charitable assets. I want to thank my colleague and co-lead from Pennsylvania, Congressman Mike Kelly, for his leadership on this issue. I also want to thank the chairman, ranking member, and members of the Ways and Means Committee, which unanimously... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When the federal government spends far more than it receives, year after year, it threatens the long-term stability of our economy, compromises our children’s future, and undermines our security. Amending the Constitution to require a balanced budget is a serious step, but one that has become appropriate. That is because all other efforts to make Congress demonstrate a reasonable degree of fiscal discipline have failed. But not all proposed balanced budget amendments, or... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m proud to be the lead Democrat on this bill, and I want to thank my colleague and friend, Congressman Fitzpatrick, for his leadership on this important issue. This bipartisan legislation toughens federal anti-stalking laws by increasing the penalty for criminals by up to five additional years when their victim is a minor. The bill also requires the Department of Justice to evaluate the enforcement of stalking laws at the state and federal level, and to identify best practices... Read more

Thank you. I am so pleased to be here with my fellow panelists. Thank you for inviting me. For those of you who may not know me, I am Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy and I have represented Seminole County and part of Orange County in Congress since 2017. In addition to being a Member of Congress, I am also a mother of two young children. So, I am inspired to see what a terrific turnout we have tonight from parents and students. I am also inspired by young people in Florida and across the country... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. America has always been a nation of problem solvers. When our country is confronted with a seemingly impossible challenge, we tackle it head on.  We conduct research, we examine evidence, we perform studies, and we don’t quit until we’ve made meaningful progress. From reducing automobile and aviation deaths, to eradicating deadly diseases, we always rise to the challenge. In each case, a serious problem was claiming too many lives, and American determination—based on... Read more

Thank you.  I am so glad to be here with you.  Muchas gracias.  Estoy muy feliz estar aquí con ustedes. Me perdonan, pero voy a dar este discurso en inglés.  Sin embargo, hemos preparado copias de mi discurso en español para aquellos que lo quieran. As Father José said, my name is Stephanie Murphy and I represent this part of central Florida in the U.S. Congress. I want to begin by thanking Father José for inviting me to speak.  Father José:  you do so much for this... Read more

Muchas gracias.  Estoy muy feliz estar aquí con ustedes. Me perdonan, pero voy a dar este discurso en inglés.  Sin embargo, hemos preparado copias de mi discurso en español para aquellos que lo quieran. Como menciono el padre José, mi nombre es Stephanie Murphy y represento esta parte de la Florida central en el Congreso de los Estados Unidos. Quiero comenzar agradeciendo al Padre José por invitarme a hablar. Padre José: Usted hace mucho por esta congregación, comunidad y país. No sé cuándo... Read more

Mr. Speaker: Today I am filing a bipartisan bill to ensure our ally Israel has adequate missile defenses. Threats to Israel come from Hezbollah in Lebanon; the Assad regime in Syria; Hamas in Gaza; and Iran. Each has an arsenal that can target Israel. The U.S. and Israel recently signed an agreement that the U.S. will provide Israel with $500 million dollars a year in missile defense funding, and that Israel can seek additional support when the two nations agree “exceptional circumstances” exist.... Read more

Madam Speaker, As a member of the class of 2000, I rise to celebrate the 325th anniversary of the College of William & Mary. William & Mary may be the second oldest college in America, but it is first in the hearts of its students and alumni. The college educated many of our Nation’s Founding Fathers and continues to take pride in producing graduates who enter public service, including four current Members of Congress. Like it has for so many others, William & Mary changed my life.... Read more

Today I am introducing a bipartisan bill that seeks to ensure that servicemembers who are leaving the military receive the specific training they need to make a successful transition to civilian life. The BATTLE for Servicemembers Act will better prepare servicemembers to attend college, to learn a technical trade, or to start a small business. The men and women in our all-volunteer military serve and sacrifice for this nation. When they decide to leave the armed forces, it is our nation's moral... Read more