Speeches and Statements

Below is a rough transcript from Rep. Murphy's questionin g at a  House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the cost of rising prescription drug prices: CHAIRMAN NEAL: The gentlelady from Florida, Ms. Murphy, is recognized to inquire. MURPHY:  Thank you Mr. Chairman, thanks to the witnesses for your testimony and your endurance. I  think there are few issues that come up more in conversations with my constituents in central Florida than the high and unpredictable price of prescription... Read more

Thank you very much, Congressman Pocan.  I want to thank Chairman Scott for pulling together this coalition of people who believe working families deserve a raise. I’m proud to stand here alongside my colleagues in support of the  Raise the Wage Act .  Together, we represent the broad range of views that exist within the Democratic Caucus. In the greatest country on earth, no person who has the dignity of a full-time job should face the indignity of not being able to provide for themselves... Read more

Hello, UCF.  Good morning, Knight Nation. President Whittaker; trustees, faculty and staff; family and friends; and—most importantly—members of the graduating class of 2018:  I’m so happy and honored to be here to help celebrate your special day. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, congratulations to all of you who are about to receive your diploma. This diploma is more than a certification that you completed your coursework. It’s a testament to your intelligence and... Read more

Good morning, and welcome.  To reintroduce myself, I’m Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, and I represent Florida’s 7 th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. I want to begin by thanking Admiral Robb with the National Training and Simulation Association and the National Defense Industrial Association for hosting us today here at I/ITSEC. This is my second consecutive year attending this conference, and I continue to marvel at how impressive it is.  It showcases the... Read more

Thank you so much, Mr. Mayor.   And good morning to all of you.   I’m so happy to be here.      I want to give a special shout out to Jennifer and all her hard-working colleagues at Florida Health.  I know you are about to change your name to AdventHealth.  Old habits die hard, but—starting today—I am going to make a concerted effort to call you by your new name. As you know, AdventHealth is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, which is located in the congressional... Read more

Good evening—and thank you so much for having me. I want to start by thanking SASA for the kind invitation.  I want to give a special shout-out to President-elect Craig Johnson and to the other members of SASA’s executive board. I also want to thank Superintendent Giffin.  Dr. Giffin, as you recall, we appeared on a panel together back in March, as part of a school safety forum held at Winter Springs High School. That event was organized in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, and... Read more

Hi, I’m Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, and I represent Florida’s 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. I’m so pleased to be here with federal officials, Florida officials, Puerto Rico officials, and members of the vibrant Puerto Rican community in central Florida as we celebrate the opening of the first-ever Puerto Rico Integrated Services Center on the U.S. mainland. I want to thank the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, under the leadership of Governor Ricardo... Read more

As prepared for delivery Thank you so much for having me here today. And thank you to those of you in this room who create jobs. You are the reason the American Dream is alive – giving people the opportunity to work hard, get ahead, and provide for their families. To me, that is the true spirit of enterprise, and our community is grateful. I am incredibly honored to receive this award. I like to joke that this is certainly not a participation trophy; you have to earn it. So, I thank the U.S. Chamber... Read more

Mr. Speaker: Since coming to Congress, I have made it a priority to ensure that our men and women in uniform are prepared for success once their military service ends. The members of our armed forces serve and sacrifice for this nation.  We have a moral obligation to help them thrive when they transition to the civilian world. That’s why I’m so pleased the final version of this bill includes the bipartisan amendment I co-authored to increase funding for the Wounded Warrior Program. This initiative... Read more

Good morning.  My name is Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy.   I’m so honored and humbled to be in your presence.   Thank you for being here.   And thank you for everything you have done to defend this land we love. In a few moments, I will present the Vietnam veterans in attendance—or their surviving family members—with a special pin to recognize your service and sacrifice. It’s fitting that we are holding this ceremony on the 17 th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September... Read more