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Mr. Speaker, In a nationwide competition, Rollins College achieved one of the highest student voter turnout rates in the 2016 presidential election. I want to recognize the hard-working students and faculty at the Rollins Democracy Project for this accomplishment, which reflects the school’s commitment to preparing the next generation of engaged citizens and global leaders. As Justice Brandeis once observed, the only title in our democracy superior to that of President is the title of citizen. Our... Read more

Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at CASA’s event to demonstrate the solidarity that Orlando, particularly our city’s large and vibrant Latino community, feels toward the suffering but always-resilient U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, as well as toward our brothers and sisters in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Many of the citizens of these countries are also experiencing very difficult challenges right now. I want to begin by expressing my personal gratitude to Jimmy... Read more

Muchas gracias por la invitación y por permitirme hablar en este evento organizado por CASA para mostrar la solidaridad que Orlando, particularmente la comunidad latina grande y vibrante de nuestra ciudad, siente hacia los afectados pero siempre resilientes ciudadanos estadounidenses de Puerto Rico, así como hacia nuestros hermanos y hermanas en América del Sur, América Central y el Caribe. Muchos de los ciudadanos de estos países también están experimentando desafíos muy difíciles en este momento.... Read more

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today voted for the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which sets policy and authorizes funding for the U.S. military, and includes key wins for central Florida. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the conference report in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. The Senate will now consider the conference report, and, if approved, it will be sent to the President to be signed into law. Congresswoman... Read more

Thank you very much. I’m Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, and I represent a district in central Florida that encompasses all of Seminole County and part of Orange County, including downtown Orlando. I want to thank AmeriHealth Caritas for organizing this event on the opioid epidemic, and for inviting me to participate. I also want to thank my friend and fellow Irishman, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Over the past 10 months, Congressman Fitzpatrick and I have introduced four bills together, including... Read more

Good evening. I’m Stephanie Murphy, and I represent Seminole County and part of Orange County in Congress. I want to say a simple, heartfelt thank you to all veterans, especially those from Chuluota, Oviedo, and throughout central Florida. Every day—but especially on Veterans Day—our nation should express its gratitude to the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who wore the uniform. We should let the veterans in our life know that we appreciate the sacrifices they made to keep this country free,... Read more

There are two major holidays when we honor the men and women of our armed forces. On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to military personnel who died in the line of duty. And on Veterans Day, we express gratitude to all those who honorably served, both living and departed. Every day — and especially on Veterans Day — we should take time to thank the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who wore our nation’s uniform. We should let the veterans in our life know we appreciate the sacrifices they made... Read more

Florida Politics — The Florida Hospital Association is expressing strong support and “deep appreciation” for a bill by U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy that would make Puerto Rican evacuees almost immediately eligible for full Medicaid coverage by the federal government if they have to evacuate to Florida. The hospital association praised Murphy’s “Disaster Displacement Act of 2017,” House Resolution 4249, introduced last Friday by Murphy, a Winter Park Democrat, and co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Darren Soto,... Read more

Mr. Speaker,  I rise to honor the life of one of my constituents, Greg Wood, who passed away on October 14, 2017, at the age of 70. In tribute to Greg, who served in the United States Marine Corps and was wounded in action during the Vietnam War, my office arranged for an American flag to be flown over the U.S. Capitol. I am so glad that our country raised the flag in Greg’s honor, because Greg did so much to support and defend this country. Greg fought to protect the fundamental freedoms that... Read more

Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at LASO’s event on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. I appreciate LASO’s efforts to educate students and professors at Valencia College, and to inform the broader central Florida community, as to why this issue is so important—from both a moral and economic perspective. As you know, DACA provides temporary relief for individuals without lawful immigration status who were brought to the United States as children and who meet other criteria.... Read more