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 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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July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., told Newsmax on Tuesday he is not convinced President Donald Trump's proposal to impose fees on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would work as intended.
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July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Middle Eastern mobile networks were repeatedly hit with cyber attacks to track the locations of US personnel and contractors during the Iran war, according to telecoms data and people familiar with the matter.
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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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