Press Releases

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., joined Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Co-Chair David N. Cicilline of Rhode Island today in introducing the Equality Act of 2017 along with more than 190 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Central Florida is an amazing place to call home for a number of reasons, but especially because of its diversity, compassion, and inclusiveness – values that defined our community’s response to the Pulse tragedy,” said Murphy,... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today highlighted funding for key central Florida priorities in the recently-announced bipartisan agreement that would fund the government through Sept. 30, the end of the 2017 fiscal year. Murphy said the Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Act would provide funding for a variety of education, transportation, manufacturing and small business initiatives that are critical for central Florida and the country. Murphy said she supports the... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., this week urged Linda McMahon, the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to continue SBA’s support for the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) in Orlando and to protect funds that empower small businesses from proposed budget cuts. In a letter sent the day after McMahon visited the NEC, Murphy said SBA support is critical for the continued success of the NEC and asked McMahon to seek “strong funding” for entrepreneurial... Read more

Today, six Democratic Members of the House Armed Services Committee wrote to President Trump urging him to take immediate action to identify and nominate qualified candidates to fill positions in his administration vital to the national security of the United States.  At a time when our allies face the growing threat posed by North Korea, key ambassadorships in the Asia-Pacific remain vacant and senior roles at the Department of Defense, including posts devoted to Countering Weapons of Mass... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today released a report on her first 100+ days in Congress that outlines her work getting results for the people of central Florida. The report summarizes Murphy’s legislative work and accomplishments in the first 100+ days of her term beginning on Jan. 3, 2017, and running through April 24. “In my first 100 days, we have laid a strong foundation to succeed in the long term while already getting results in the short term, including recovering... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today introduced two bills in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at strengthening national security. Murphy, who is a former national security specialist at the U.S. Department of Defense, said her bills would improve the way the U.S. collects and uses intelligence on North Korea and would safeguard Americans by promoting security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region more broadly. “Of all the security challenges that the United States... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today said if the government shuts down and furloughs thousands of federal employees, she will refuse her paycheck for every day the government is shut down. She also called on her colleagues in Congress to do the same. As Congress resumes its legislative work this week, it must pass a measure to fund the government beyond midnight on April 28, when the current funding measure, a continuing resolution, expires. “If the government shuts down,... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., led bipartisan coalitions in the House of Representatives in support of federal initiatives to reduce drug-related violence, help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The coalitions sent letters to the House Appropriations Committee in support of these three priorities as part of the appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2018, which begins Oct. 1, 2017. Appropriators use these letters to determine which... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today praised the decision to remove White House political advisor Steve Bannon from the National Security Council and its Principals Committee, declaring the move a victory for democracy. Murphy’s first bill in Congress, introduced in February, was to protect the National Security Council (NSC) from political interference by removing people, like Steve Bannon, whose purpose was primarily political in nature. “Today’s decision to remove Steve... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., is hosting a series of events she’s calling “Coffee with Your Congresswoman” in neighborhoods across Florida’s Seventh Congressional District. The neighborhood coffees offer opportunities for Murphy’s constituents to visit with her about issues important to them. Three coffee events will be held in Orange County and three will be held in Seminole County. The events are open to the public, but constituents are asked to RSVP. The full list... Read more