National Security
As a Green Beret combat veteran, Pat understands the threats we face at home and abroad. He is committed to strengthening our military, investing in cutting-edge technology, and ensuring our troops have the resources they need to succeed. Keeping America safe requires decisive leadership and a strong national defense.
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July 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) is taking steps to strengthen cryptographic protections for the nation’s sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and digital economy by sponsoring a bill that would expand upon a related presidential order.
June 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced legislation to codify key provisions of President Trump's Executive Order 14412, ensuring the federal government continues the transition to post-quantum cryptography and strengthens protections for critical government systems, military networks, and national infrastructure.
June 29, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Balancing fleet readiness with long-term modernization is one of the central challenges facing the U.S. Navy. North Carolina Representative Pat Harrigan explains why over-indexing on either side could undermine America’s ability to deter or defeat China.
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June 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., who serves on crucial subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee, is leading a charge to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones from use in U.S. law enforcement.
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June 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act, legislation to help law enforcement agencies transition away from foreign-made drones, strengthen domestic drone manufacturing, and rebuild America's leadership in one of the most important technologies shaping the future battlefield. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) joined the legislation as original cosponsors.
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June 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Armed Services Committee pushed through its version of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill late last week, adopting new “right to repair” provisions.
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June 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act early this morning, following a markup in which Harrigan successfully secured five amendments to strengthen military readiness, cut out Chinese influence, and prepare American forces for the fights ahead:
June 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), a former Green Beret and member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the inclusion of the military right to repair language in the final Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Harrigan led the amendment alongside Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02).
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May 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed for the Washington Examiner, Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10) exposes how the Chinese Communist Party has quietly acquired some of America's most iconic general aviation companies, including Cirrus Aircraft, the largest manufacturer of piston-powered general aviation planes in the United States, and why Congress needs to close the subsidiary loophole and strengthen investment screening tools to cover civilian aerospace industries before it's too late.
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May 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Walk into any regional airport in America, and you’ll likely see a Cirrus aircraft on the tarmac. Sleek, American-made, often bearing the American flag. What you won’t see is the fine print: Cirrus Aircraft, the largest manufacturer of piston-powered general aviation planes in the United States, has been wholly owned since 2011 by a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the CCP’s primary aerospace and defense conglomerate.
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