[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     REOPEN MARTIN GENERAL HOSPITAL

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Martin General Hospital was 
Martin County's only hospital until financial distress forced its 
closure, leaving thousands without nearby emergency care.
  Since then, local residents have been forced to travel 20 to 30 
minutes or more to see a doctor in emergencies. When seconds count, 
those delays can be fatal.
  The hospital's closure didn't just hurt our health but also the 
county's local economy, costing over 180 jobs and pulling $33 million 
from the community each year.
  I believe in practical solutions, which is why I am fighting to bring 
our hard-earned tax dollars back home to work for us.
  Mr. Speaker, I have sent President Trump a letter as I advocate for 
$175 million in Federal funding to reopen Martin General Hospital. 
Eastern North Carolina families deserve healthcare close to home.

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