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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April 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) on April 17 called on the U.S. Attorney General to investigate GNC Holdings LLC, following reports that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked company may have lied on federal filings and is operating more than 80 stores on U.S. military installations.
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April 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—During a House Armed Services Committee hearing held before the congressional recess, Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) questioned Military officials about Chinese drone production.
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April 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a federal investigation into GNC Holdings, LLC, following revelations that the Chinese Communist Party-linked company may have lied on federal filings and is operating over 80 stores on U.S. military installations.
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April 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) made the case for his Military Installation Retail Security Act.
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April 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This legislation ensures that only American citizens can register to vote and requires states to remove noncitizens from their voter rolls.
April 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A popular American wellness store could be the next target of Congress as companies with links to Beijing face the wrath of the Republican-controlled U.S. government.
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April 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 14, the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution. This amendment preserves the House’s reconciliation instructions and allows Congress to move forward with drafting legislation that will deliver meaningful spending cuts, extend President Trump’s tax cuts, unleash American energy production, and restore law and order at the border.
April 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act. This legislation puts an end to the growing trend of activist judges blocking presidential actions with sweeping, nationwide rulings.
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April 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) blasted vitamin store GNC for its ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Harrigan introduced the Military Installation Retail Security Act, which would remove the physical storefronts of companies owned by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea from U.S. military bases. The legislation also calls for a review of all retail stores on military bases to determine if there are foreign ties.
April 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—While much of Congress focuses on banning China from buying land near U.S. military bases, freshman Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., says the Chinese Communist Party already has a direct presence on those installations – through national nutrition chain GNC.