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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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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May 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Both the United States and Iran believe time is on their side during the current negotiations, Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., told Newsmax on Monday.
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May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 75, a War Powers Resolution directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran:
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May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, legislation to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail, including monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and federal immigration bail bonds.
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May 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—During a House Armed Services Committee hearing last month, Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) spoke about the right to repair when it relates to military contractors.
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May 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice would be required to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using only domestic ballistic fibers under legislation cosponsored on May 4 by U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC).
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May 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Republican lawmaker from North Carolina has introduced a bill to grant active-duty and former special operations members permission to carry concealed firearms across state lines, similar to rights granted to retired law enforcement.
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May 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) and Senator Joni Ernst introduced a bicameral resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces, calling on Congress to go on record that retrospective, politically motivated prosecutions of allied special operators damage the trust and interoperability that American alliances depend on.
April 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed for the New York Post, Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) call on Washington to stop staying silent as Australia and the United Kingdom subject their special operations veterans to politically motivated, retroactive prosecutions for decisions made on the battlefield over a decade ago. These are the warriors who fought beside American soldiers at America's request, and their governments are now hanging them out to dry. The op-ed lays out their congressional resolution to go on the record against this trend and ensure allied operators are not abandoned by the political winds of their own governments.