2025: Greg Murphy Voted For The One Big Beautiful Bill, Defended What He Called “Reforms” To Medicaid In The Bill, Said “No One’s Going To Be Thrown Off The Medicaid System Per Se,” And Said As A Physician He Did Not Think Some Of His Medicaid Patients Were Actually Disabled

2025: Murphy Voted For The One Big Beautiful Bill

July 2025: Murphy Voted For The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In July 2025, Murphy voted for: “Motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill that would permanently extend nearly $4 trillion in expiring individual and business tax cuts, create several new tax breaks and fund border and immigration enforcement and air traffic control upgrades. It would cut Medicaid and other safety net programs to partly offset the cost. Among other provisions, it would raise the statutory debt ceiling by $5 trillion and appropriate more than $448 billion in mandatory funding for Trump administration priorities and other needs, including $153 billion for defense, $89 billion for immigration enforcement, and $89.5 billion for border control and security. It also would increase the state and local tax deduction cap to $40,000 annually for five years for households making up to $500,000 a year until 2030, when it would permanently revert to $10,000.” The motion was agreed to by a vote of 218-214. [H.R. 1, Vote #190, 7/3/25; CQ, 7/3/25]

2025: Murphy Voted Twice To Block Consideration Of The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act, Which Would Prohibit Cutting Benefits From Those Programs

2025: Murphy Voted Twice To Block Consideration Of The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act

May 2025: Murphy Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act. In May 2025, Murphy voted for: “Austin Scott R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment).” According to the Congressional Record, Rep. Scanlon said, “Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to bring up H.R. 2753, the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act, which will prevent the Republican budget from cutting Medicaid or SNAP benefits.” A vote for the motion was a vote to block consideration of the bill. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 206-200. [H. Res. 377, Vote #117, 5/6/25; CQ, 5/6/25; Congressional Record, 5/6/25]

April 2025: Murphy Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act. In April 2025, Murphy voted for: “Roy, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment).” According to the Congressional Record, Rep. Leger Fernández said, “Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to bring up H.R. 2753, the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act, which will prevent the Republican budget from cutting Medicaid or SNAP benefits.” A vote for the motion was a vote to block consideration of the bill. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 215-206. [H. Res. 354, Vote #105, 4/29/25; CQ, 4/29/25; Congressional Record, 4/29/25]

The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act Would Prohibit Republicans From Cutting Benefits Or Removing Individuals From Medicaid And SNAP

The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act Would Prohibit Republicans From Cutting Benefits Or Removing Individuals From Medicaid And SNAP. “The Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act would protect families by prohibiting Republicans from weaponizing the reconciliation process to cut benefits or remove individuals from Medicaid and SNAP.” [House Agriculture Committee Democrats, Press Release, 4/9/25]

The Hands Off Medicaid And SNAP Act Would Provide A Point Of Order Against Reconciliation Measures That Cut Benefits For Medicaid Or SNAP. “To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a point of order against reconciliation measures that cut benefits for Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and for other purposes.” [CQ, 4/9/25; H.R. 2753, 4/9/25]

2025: Murphy Voted To Block An Amendment To A Bill Preventing Tax Cuts For Billionaires If Medicaid Was Cut By A Single Cent

2025: Murphy Voted For Blocking Consideration Of An Amendment Preventing Tax Cuts For Billionaires If Medicaid Was Cut By A Single Cent. In February 2025, Murphy voted for: “Houchin, R-Ind., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment).” According to the Congressional Record, Rep. McGovern said, “Madam Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to provide for consideration of an amendment to the budget resolution which prevents tax cuts for billionaires if Medicaid is cut by a single cent.” A vote for the motion was a vote to block consideration of the bill. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 216-210. [H. Res. 161, Vote #46, 2/25/25; CQ, 2/25/25; Congressional Record, 2/25/25]

2025: Murphy Defended What He Called “Reforms” To Medicaid In The One Big Beautiful Bill And Said, “No One’s Going To Be Thrown Off The Medicaid System Per Se”

2025: Murphy Defended What He Called “Reforms” To Medicaid In The One Big Beautiful Bill

2025: Murphy Defended What He Called “Reforms” To Medicaid In The One Big Beautiful Bill. “Democrats expanded Medicaid eligibility far beyond the program’s original intent, straining federal resources for individuals who actually need assistance the most. In the OBBB Act, Republicans enacted reforms and solutions to protect vulnerable patients and preserve the program for future generations.” [Rep. Greg Murphy, Twitter, 8/20/25]

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[Rep. Greg Murphy, Twitter, 8/20/25]

In Discussing The One Big Beautiful Bill, Murphy Said, “This Bill Protects Medicaid Benefits For Those Who Are Most Vulnerable In Our Society.” “Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: ‘After over a year of diligent work crafting a budget reconciliation package that extends the successful 2017 tax cuts, strengthens border security and our military, and cuts waste, fraud, and abuse, I was proud to support the final passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. ‘As a physician of over 30 years serving rural Eastern North Carolina, and as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I vigorously advocated for a package that protects hardworking families, helps our country flourish, and preserves the fiscal viability of the United States. We achieved this and more while delivering on President Trump's and Republicans' vision to put the American people first. ‘The Medicaid system, as we now know it, is broken. It desperately needs reform so that it can be a strong program for those who are eligible to receive the benefits. Throughout the bill-making process, I engaged in innumerable dynamic and spirited conversations with the Trump Administration to protect rural patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the only individual in Congress who continues to see patients covered by Medicaid, I have firsthand knowledge of how this program impacts our communities. This bill protects Medicaid benefits for those who are most vulnerable in our society, not able-bodied individuals capable of participating in the workforce, illegal immigrants, and those ineligible for benefits. The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, included in the package, ensures the sustainability of rural health providers with an immediate impact beginning next year. I look forward to working with President Trump and CMS Administrator Oz, as well as healthcare leaders across the beautiful State of North Carolina, on the successful implementation of this law.’” [Rep. Greg Murphy, Press Release, 7/3/25]

2025: Murphy Said Democrats Attacked Republicans Over Stripping Access To Health Care In The One Big Beautiful Bill, But “In Reality, We Acted To Preserve The Financial Viability Of A Critical Program”

2025: In Discussing The One Big Beautiful Bill, Murphy Said, “Democrats Breathlessly Attacked Republicans As Soulless Miscreants Who Wish To Strip Access To Health Care For Millions Of Needy Americans.” “Throughout the legislative process of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), I fiercely advocated for a targeted approach to protect benefits for those who are most vulnerable and deserve a helping hand; the very type of people Medicaid is designed for. In fact, the day before we passed the budget reconciliation package, I spoke with President Donald Trump to share Eastern North Carolina’s story and the challenges our communities face. Regrettably, the intensity of America’s political environment perversely incentivizes politicians, media outlets and influencers to stoke fear. Without shame, Democrats breathlessly attacked Republicans as soulless miscreants who wish to strip access to health care for millions of needy Americans. In reality, we acted to preserve the financial viability of a critical program, which has seen costs grow by 51% since 2019, that our constituents rely on.” [Raleigh News & Observer, Greg Murphy Op-Ed, 8/1/25]

• Murphy: “In Reality, We Acted To Preserve The Financial Viability Of A Critical Program.” “Without shame, Democrats breathlessly attacked Republicans as soulless miscreants who wish to strip access to health care for millions of needy Americans. In reality, we acted to preserve the financial viability of a critical program, which has seen costs grow by 51% since 2019, that our constituents rely on.” [Raleigh News & Observer, Greg Murphy Op-Ed, 8/1/25]

2025: Murphy: “No One’s Going To Be Thrown Off The Medicaid System Per Se”

VIDEO: 2025: Murphy: “No One’s Going To Be Thrown Off The Medicaid System Per Se That We’re Not Taking Benefits Away.” MURPHY: “No one’s going to be thrown off the Medicaid system per se that we’re not taking benefits away. We’re slowing the growth down.” [CNN via YouTube, 05:10, 5/24/25] (VIDEO)

• VIDEO: Murphy: “We’re Slowing The Growth Down.” MURPHY: “No one’s going to be thrown off the Medicaid system per se that we’re not taking benefits away. We’re slowing the growth down.” [CNN via YouTube, 05:10, 5/24/25] (VIDEO)

2025: Murphy Said As A Practicing Urologist, He Did Not Believe Some Of His Patients On Medicaid Were Disabled And Said He Personally Saw “Fraud, Waste, And Abuse”

2025: In Discussing Some Of His Patients On Medicaid, Murphy Said, “I Don’t Personally Think They’re Disabled”

2025: Mediaite Headline: “‘I Don’t Personally Think They’re Disabled’: House Republican And Doctor Questions His Patients’ Medicaid Eligibility.” [Mediaite, 3/25/25]

VIDEO: Murphy Said He Had A Medicaid Patient Who Was “A 48-Year-Old Woman That Was Disabled Because She Couldn’t Hear. But She Could Hear Me Ask The Questions And She Had Hearing Aids In.” HOST: “The Congressional Budget Office estimates the work requirement would save around $140 billion over the next 10 years. That’s a lot of money. That’s a good place to start. What does that mean?” MURPHY: “And Rob, I still see patients, so this is very real to me. And I see a majority, I mean not a majority but a fair number of individuals who are on Medicaid and I can give you two instances– happened on the same day about six weeks ago in the office. One was a 35-year-old on Medicaid, and he was on disability. And he was no more disabled than you or I. And another one was a 48-year-old woman that was disabled because she couldn’t hear. But she could hear me ask the questions and she had hearing aids in. You know, these are difficult challenges to overcome, but there’s no reason somebody should be on Medicaid disabled and not working.” [Newsmax, 01:01, 3/24/25] (VIDEO)

VIDEO: Murphy Said He Had A Medicaid Patient Who Was “A 35-Year-Old On Medicaid, And He Was On Disability. And He Was No More Disabled Than You Or I.” HOST: “The Congressional Budget Office estimates the work requirement would save around $140 billion over the next 10 years. That’s a lot of money. That’s a good place to start. What does that mean?” MURPHY: “And Rob, I still see patients, so this is very real to me. And I see a majority, I mean not a majority but a fair number of individuals who are on Medicaid and I can give you two instances– happened on the same day about six weeks ago in the office. One was a 35-year-old on Medicaid, and he was on disability. And he was no more disabled than you or I. And another one was a 48-year-old woman that was disabled because she couldn’t hear. But she could hear me ask the questions and she had hearing aids in. You know, these are difficult challenges to overcome, but there’s no reason somebody should be on Medicaid disabled and not working.” [Newsmax, 01:01, 3/24/25] (VIDEO)

VIDEO: Murphy: “There’s No Reason Somebody Should Be On Medicaid Disabled And Not Working.” HOST: “The Congressional Budget Office estimates the work requirement would save around $140 billion over the next 10 years. That’s a lot of money. That’s a good place to start. What does that mean?” MURPHY: “And Rob, I still see patients, so this is very real to me. And I see a majority, I mean not a majority but a fair number of individuals who are on Medicaid and I can give you two instances– happened on the same day about six weeks ago in the office. One was a 35-year-old on Medicaid, and he was on disability. And he was no more disabled than you or I. And another one was a 48-year-old woman that was disabled because she couldn’t hear. But she could hear me ask the questions and she had hearing aids in. You know, these are difficult challenges to overcome, but there’s no reason somebody should be on Medicaid disabled and not working.” [Newsmax, 01:01, 3/24/25] (VIDEO)

When Asked If The Patients He Described Should Not Be On Medicaid, Murphy Said, “No, I Don’t Personally Think They’re Disabled.” HOST: “Are you saying that they should both not be on Medicare? [sic]” MURPHY: “Well, you know, Medicaid– Medicaid is the one that that does disabilities. No, I don’t personally think they’re disabled. And I’ve seen this time after time again, working the system. And sometimes physicians– physicians are guilty of putting people on disability who shouldn’t be. And I’ve seen also patients who should be who are not. So, the system really is broken, and thank God we have a president with an attitude towards fixing this.” [Newsmax, 01:59, 3/24/25] (VIDEO)

2025: Murphy He Personally Saw Medicaid “Fraud, Waste, And Abuse” As A Urologist

VIDEO: 2025: Murphy Said He Personally Saw Medicaid “Fraud, Waste, And Abuse” As A Physician. MURPHY: “I still see a lot of patients primarily on Medicaid because I have to do it essentially pro bono. But there’s a lot of things going on in the Medicaid system that need to be dealt with. There’s a lot of fraud, waste, and abuse. It really happens. I’ve seen it personally as a physician.” [CNN via YouTube, 03:11, 5/24/25] (VIDEO)

• Murphy Was A Urologic Surgeon. “Murphy, a urologic surgeon from Greenville, won the nomination over first-time candidate Joan Perry, a Kinston pediatrician, in a bid to replace Walter B. Jones, Jr., in the House.” [Raleigh News & Observer, 7/9/19]

VIDEO: Murphy: “Most People I See Are On Medicaid Because I Have To Do This For Free.” MURPHY: “I still see patients. I saw them this morning in fact. Most people I see are on Medicaid because I have to do this for free.” [CNN via YouTube, 06:40, 7/1/25] (VIDEO)

2025: Murphy: “The Medicaid System, As We Now Know It, Is Broken.” “Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: […] ‘The Medicaid system, as we now know it, is broken. It desperately needs reform so that it can be a strong program for those who are eligible to receive the benefits.’” [Rep. Greg Murphy, Press Release, 7/3/25]

2025: Murphy Talked Condescendingly About People On Medicaid, Including Saying The Medicaid Problem Was Caused By Teen Parents Having Children “With No Expectation Of Paying For Them”

2025: Murphy Said The Medicaid Problem Was Caused By It Being Commonplace For 16 To 18-Year Olds To Have Children “With No Expectation Of Paying For Them”

2025: Murphy Said The Medicaid Problem Was Caused By It Being Commonplace For 16 To 18-Year-Olds To Have Children “With No Expectation Of Paying For Them Or Having Their Father Involved In Their Lives.” “Why has this country gotten yo [sic] the point where it is common place and accepted that 16-18 yo’s have children with no expectation of paying for them or having their father involved in their lives? That is why we have a Medicaid problem.” [Rep. Greg Murphy, Twitter, 7/4/25]

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[Rep. Greg Murphy, Twitter, 7/4/25]

2025: Murphy Said A Study Found Able-Bodied Medicaid Beneficiaries Spent The Same Amount Of Time Watching Television And Playing Videogames As Their Working Counterparts Spent Working

2025: Murphy Said An American Enterprise Institute Study Found Unemployed, Able-Bodied Medicaid Beneficiaries Spent The Same Amount Of Time Watching Television And Playing Videogames As Their Working Counterparts Did On The Job. “A recent study from the American Enterprise Institute, a respected center-right think tank in Washington, found that unemployed, able-bodied Medicaid beneficiaries spent the same amount of time watching television and playing video games per month as their working counterparts do on the job. America cannot flourish if idleness and societal withdrawal are rewarded and subsidized.” [Raleigh News & Observer, Greg Murphy Op-Ed, 8/1/25]