Speeches and Statements

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I rise in support of my amendment to H.R. 1635, the Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. This amendment would ensure that student borrowers who are considering whether to transfer to another academic institution are provided with the guidance necessary to make fully-informed decisions related to their student loan debt and academic credit transfers. Currently, students who take out federal loans to finance... Read more

President Rowe, Provost Halleran, members of the Board of Visitors, faculty and staff, and—most importantly—members of the freshman class, transfer students, and first-year graduate students:   I’m Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, and I’m so happy and honored to be here.   Welcome to Williamsburg.  Welcome to your new home and to your new tribe. Let me start by saying that I know how hard you worked to get here. You spent long hours studying, reading, and learning—all while resisting... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy issues the following statement regarding H. Con. Res. 119: "Climate change is a serious threat to our planet, our security, our economy, and our way of life in Florida. That is why I have fought against numerous Republican efforts to undermine key environmental protections, and why I believe we need a comprehensive approach to fight climate change. I voted for H. Con. Res. 119 because it presented a carbon tax that did not protect working families struggling... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I yield myself as much time as I may consume.     I rise in support of this bipartisan amendment, which I am proud to co-lead with Congressman Knight of California, Congressman Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Congressman Bacon of Nebraska.     This amendment would provide additional support for two important and successful initiatives overseen by the U.S. Small Business Administration.     First, it would increase funding... Read more

Mr. Speaker: I support this bill because it supports the quiet heroes in our intelligence community.  They don’t seek public praise; in fact, they shun it.  While others enjoy the limelight, they work in the shadows. Section 1511 is a version of legislation I wrote called the POISE Act.  I filed it after the President disclosed highly-sensitive information to Russian officials at a White House meeting.  This information had been entrusted to the U.S. by a key ally. Section 1511,... Read more

Mr. Speaker: I rise to express my support for bipartisan legislation to begin Puerto Rico’s transition to statehood. There are over three million U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico, and over five million individuals of Puerto Rican heritage in the states.   My central Florida district is home to more Puerto Ricans than nearly any other district in the country. I care deeply about Puerto Rico because my constituents care deeply about Puerto Rico.   But every Member of Congress should care because... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.   I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I rise in support of this bipartisan amendment, which I am proud to co-lead with Congressman Barr of Kentucky, Congresswoman Sinema of Arizona, and Congressman Biggs of Arizona.  This amendment would increase funding for the National Guard counter-drug program by $3 million dollars, and reduce funding for the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide account by a corresponding amount. If the amendment is adopted, the... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m proud to be the Democratic lead of this bipartisan bill, and I want to thank Mr. Garrett of Virginia for working with me on this legislation. The purpose of our bill is to ensure that states have effective plans in place to protect infants who are innocent victims of the opioid epidemic. The bill aims to help Florida and other states develop evidence-based policies and procedures to properly care for babies born dependent on drugs. Too many Americans—and too many Floridians—battle... Read more

Thank you.   Good evening.   I’m Stephanie Murphy, and I represent Florida’s 7 th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.     I am honored to be here this evening as the National Endowment for Democracy presents awards to four organizations whose difficult and often dangerous mission is to promote human rights and human dignity inside North Korea and among North Korean refugees who have fled the country.   Being here is personally important to me because... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., issued a statement on today's meeting between U.S. and North Korean leaders: "I want this diplomatic effort to succeed because North Korea poses a grave and growing threat to the U.S., to our allies in the region, and to American troops in South Korea and Japan.  North Korea is the one in violation of international law, not the U.S. or its allies.  Therefore, North Korea must take verifiable steps to completely eliminate its nuclear... Read more