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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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 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the U.S. military expands its use of AI tools to pinpoint targets for airstrikes in Iran, members of Congress are calling for guardrails and greater oversight of the technology’s use in war.
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March 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Trump called Iran the "LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST," saying Saturday that it had been "beat to Hell." Congressman Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina serving on the House Armed Services Committee joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to share his thoughts on the conflict and what's ahead as the US and Israel take on Iran.
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March 6, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., said Friday on Newsmax that the conflict involving Iran must remain limited, warning that sending U.S. troops into another prolonged Middle Eastern war is not an option.
Speaking on "National Report," Harrigan, a Green Beret combat veteran, said there is virtually no support for putting American "boots on the ground."
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March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted NO on H. Con. Res. 38, a concurrent resolution that would force the termination of the U.S. Armed Forces hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately following a precise and lawful strike against hostile leadership.
March 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald Trump's decision to launch Operation Epic Fury against Iran was "inevitable," as Tehran continued to refuse to negotiate over its nuclear and missile programs and failed to follow through on commitments, Rep. Pat Harrigan said Tuesday on Newsmax.
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March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to statements from the White House about the growing conflict between the US and Iran.
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March 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House is set to vote this week after the U.S. and Israel launch joint strikes on Iran. Fox News' Madeleine Rivera reports the latest and Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., also weighs in on the operation during 'Fox News Live.'
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February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Here’s how I really feel about Iran: People used to ask me how I felt about progress in Afghanistan. I would always say we were three weeks away from victory and three days away from defeat on a sliding scale. Yesterday we were in the exact same spot. Tomorrow we’d be in the exact same spot. We were allowed to do enough to not lose, but we never were allowed to do what we needed to do to win.
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February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) will serve as Co-Chair of the newly formed Berry Amendment Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers committed to strengthening domestic defense manufacturing and reinforcing America’s military supply chains.
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