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 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A congressman and former Army special operator is seeking to bar GNC from operating on US military bases, saying the supplements and wellness products retailer is a potential national security risk.
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April 2, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Military Installation Retail Security Act, legislation to protect U.S. troops from hostile foreign influence by banning companies owned by adversarial nations from operating retail stores on U.S. military installations.
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March 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1048, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act. The legislation strengthens transparency requirements for universities receiving foreign money, particularly from adversarial regimes like China, and enforces tough penalties for noncompliance.
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March 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—"America will never be a refuge for those who stand with terror. A green card is not a free pass to spread extremism under the guise of activism. Mahmoud Khalil aligned himself with those who celebrate the slaughter of innocents, and now he faces the consequences. This nation welcomes those who uphold its values — not those who seek to destroy them. If you side with Hamas, you forfeit your place in the United States, and your next stop won’t be a university campus — it’ll be the departure gate."
March 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, ensuring critical government functions remain operational while securing key conservative priorities.
February 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.Con.Res. 14, the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution, a key step in delivering President Trump’s America First agenda. This budget sets the course for fiscal responsibility, economic growth, border security, and energy independence, while protecting working families from devastating tax hikes.
February 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump cast a bold vision for a moonshot that received too little attention: ending global conflict. He said America will achieve “peace through strength” via deterrence, making the U.S. military the strongest and most capable fighting force in the world. He also made clear that our primary object of deterrence is China.
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February 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., comments on Hamas' latest hostage release and the state of the ceasefire negotiations on 'Mornings with Maria.'
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February 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement marking 500 days since Hamas’ attack on Israel:
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February 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. This bill strengthens protections for law enforcement by imposing severe criminal and immigration penalties on those who intentionally flee from federal officers while operating a vehicle.