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Congressman Rep. Greg Murphy expressed his enthusiasm for a bill aimed at extending the authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In a tweet, he stated, "Today, the House passed my bill to extend authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing essential services. It now heads to the President's desk. I'm proud to fight for our veterans and to improve the services provided by the VA."

This bill, which Murphy had initially introduced a few weeks ago, aims to enhance various aspects of veterans' health, including GI Programs, as well as the involvement of nurses and doctors. In a statement on his website, Murphy emphasized his honor in serving the veterans who have dedicated their lives to the country. He pledged to do everything in his power to improve their lives.

The Sun Journal also covered the bill, highlighting its objective to extend the authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and provide essential services. Murphy, acknowledging North Carolina as a military-friendly state, mentioned that approximately one in nine individuals in the third district is a veteran. He expressed his pride in representing these individuals.

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Senator Thom Tillis, who is involved in the bill alongside Murphy, has been an advocate for veterans in North Carolina. His website, Tillis Senate Gov, features a dedicated page on the state's veterans program. With close to 800,000 veterans in North Carolina, Tillis's office has assisted over 9,000 veterans. He has been actively involved in various acts, such as the MISSION Act and the TEAM Act, working with different House members throughout the years to improve the state's system.

With the bill now passed by the House, it awaits the President's signature to become law. This legislation signifies a continued effort to support and improve the services provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs.