Energy Independence and Security
Energy independence is vital for our economy and national security. Pat supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that leverages America’s natural resources and drives innovation in renewables and nuclear power. By prioritizing domestic energy production, we can lower costs, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries.
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March 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) on March 9 sponsored a bipartisan bill to promote energy security in Taiwan by ensuring the country isn’t left vulnerable to supply shocks or coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or external geopolitical turmoil.
March 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—US Representative Pat Harrigan yesterday introduced the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, saying it would ensure “Taiwan isn’t left vulnerable to supply shocks, coercion by the Chinese Communist Party [CCP], or external geopolitical turmoil.”
March 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) is proposing a bill to boost U.S. natural gas exports and ensure maritime shipments to Taiwan in an effort to safeguard the island’s energy supply from Chinese threats.
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Energy Independence and Security
March 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, bold legislation to harden a critical weak point in the Indo-Pacific balance of power: Taiwan’s energy dependence. As global energy markets reel from heightened conflict in the Middle East and new disruptions to maritime routes, and as Taipei itself monitors impacts on its economy and energy supply chains, this bill ensures Taiwan isn’t left vulnerable to supply shocks or coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or external geopolitical turmoil.
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Energy Independence and Security
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 3617, the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. energy and national security by identifying and addressing critical vulnerabilities in America’s mineral and energy supply chains.
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Energy Independence and Security
February 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, legislation to strengthen domestic critical mineral production and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign adversaries.
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Energy Independence and Security
December 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, legislation that improves transparency and planning across the electric grid by requiring advance notice before major power plants are retired or taken offline. The bill is designed to prevent sudden losses of generation capacity that can strain the grid, increase costs, or raise the risk of outages for families and small businesses.
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Energy Independence and Security
December 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted today to pass H.R. 3638, the Electric Supply Chain Act, a bill aimed at giving the United States a clear and honest understanding of the vulnerabilities inside the nation’s electric grid. With demand projected to surge and major generation sources scheduled to retire, the legislation ensures policymakers know exactly where the supply chain is exposed before those weaknesses turn into real consequences for American families.
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Energy Independence and Security
November 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1949, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act, legislation that removes federal barriers on natural gas imports and exports and restores America’s ability to meet rising energy demand at home and abroad.
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Energy Independence and Security
September 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that directs federal funding for U.S. energy innovation, nuclear security, water infrastructure, and flood control.
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Energy Independence and Security