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 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Real Estate Reciprocity Act, a bill that stops foreign nationals from buying American land if their home countries refuse to let Americans do the same. The legislation puts a 50% tax on real estate purchases by individuals and companies from these nations and forces full disclosure of foreign ownership to the IRS.
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May 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1223, the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act (ANCHOR Act), a bill that mandates a comprehensive plan to enhance the cybersecurity and telecommunications capabilities of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet.
May 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10) will join Safe House Project and national advocates for a press conference on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:15 PM ET to announce the national launch of Simply Report—a first-of-its-kind mobile app designed to empower everyday Americans to safely, anonymously, and effectively report suspected human trafficking in real time. The tool uses AI screening with human oversight to route credible tips to law enforcement and connect survivors to Safe House Project’s national network of certified aftercare providers.
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May 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Before freshman Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., came to Washington in January, no one seemed to notice that a Chinese Communist Party-linked company had stores that sold health products to our troops.
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May 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement on the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI):
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April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A House Republican has introduced legislation to clamp down on Mexican cartels and foreign terrorist organizations that use commercial wire transfer services to send money within or outside of the United States, a move that is meant to stop international crime rings from shifting profits back home.
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April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Financial Intelligence and National Security Act (FINS Act), a bill to close a dangerous loophole in U.S. financial law exploited by cartels and terrorist groups to launder money in and out of our country. The legislation brings unregulated wire transfer services like Western Union and Ria under the same rules as banks—ending the double standard that’s allowed billions in illicit funds to slip through unnoticed.
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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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