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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August 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. military is weighing new restrictions on cellphone use for some American troops serving in the Middle East amid concerns that Iran is using publicly available social media posts to evaluate the effectiveness of its missile and drone strikes.
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes for FY27 NDAA, Secures Five Key Wins to Strengthen Military Readiness
July 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military while including five provisions authored by Harrigan to improve military readiness, secure critical defense supply chains, and modernize the Armed Forces.
July 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., said Thursday the Trump administration must either declare its objectives in Iran achieved and withdraw or commit to a strategy that decisively defeats the country's leadership, warning against allowing the conflict to become another "forever war."
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July 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan joins us to speak on the fallen U.S. soldiers as the conflict with Iran continues. Plus, Rep. Haley Stevens stops by as the Michigan Senate race heats up against her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed. And making daylight saving time year-round? All that and more on The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt.
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July 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Trump administration to crack down on imports of what they say are partially finished solar cells that are being used to evade trade duties and improperly claim federal manufacturing tax credits, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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July 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is set to introduce a bill to block China from continuing to infiltrate American airspace and aviation. Over the past 20 years, Chinese entities have been allowed to buy American general aviation companies, gaining backdoor access to aviation that feeds into military pilot training and the defense supply chain.
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July 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside original cosponsor Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), introduced H.R. 9707, the General Aviation Protection (GAP) Act, legislation to close national security gaps that have allowed Chinese state-backed entities to acquire more than 20 American general aviation companies over the past two decades.
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July 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Show,” Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) said that taking Kharg Island is not a good idea and Iran still has “some fight left in them. They absolutely do. We can’t hit things that are buried well within the ground, their mountains, that sort of a thing. And so, they still have a capability to reach out and touch Americans.”
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July 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Show,” Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) stated that we haven’t put Iran in a box yet, “which is why we are dealing with the problems that we have right here today, just like we had on day one.” And “We have to put them in the box or we have to leave. Those are the two options.”
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July 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that funds our nation's diplomatic and national security priorities while restoring accountability to how American taxpayer dollars are spent overseas.
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