Over the span of his entire professional career, Congressman Tim Murphy has focused on working hard to make a difference in the lives of families and children. Having worked through college and graduate school, Congressman Tim Murphy earned a PhD in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and served on the staff at several medical centers, including Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Later he opened his own practice serving children and families in Western Pennsylvania.

He now holds two Adjunct Associate Professor positions at the University of Pittsburgh (Pediatrics, and Public Health) and authored several articles including the award-winning book, “The Angry Child,” a book to help parents work with problem children. He also became widely known as “Doctor Tim” from his many appearances on local and national radio and television.

In 1996 Tim Murphy was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate. He served in the Senate until 2002. In the Senate he wrote Pennsylvania’s Patient Bill of Rights and promoted job creation, educational improvements, fiscal restraint, and the reduction of the tax burden on families.

In 2002 Tim Murphy was elected to the United States Congress where he now serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, one of the most powerful committees in the House. He was also elected by his colleagues in 2004 to serve as President of his House colleagues elected in the 108th Congress.

As one of the few healthcare providers on Congress, Tim is a leader on healthcare issues. Building on his state Senate work, he helped Pennsylvania’s PACE program provide seamless coverage with the recent Medicare Prescription Drug Act Pennsylvania’s elderly will save an additional $150 million in prescription drug costs. He is Co-chair of both the Congressional 21st Century Healthcare Caucus and the Congressional Mental Health Caucus.

Tim has worked to bring business and community leaders together to promote new jobs and economic growth for Western Pennsylvania. He has worked, just like he did in the Senate, to lower the tax burden on families and promote sound fiscal management all while our nation faces the challenges of terrorism. And he has been a consistent fighter to improve veterans benefits.

Congressman Murphy is a member of the Rotary Club and several Chambers of Commerce. He is active with Habitat for Humanity and is an advocate for the Rails to Trails program. He has served on boards of the Western PA historical society, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the National Aviary.

Congressman Murphy and his wife Nan live in Upper St. Clair with their daughter Bevin. They attend St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Bethel Park.