Science, Space, and Technology
Innovation drives America’s success, and North Carolina’s 10th District has the talent and resources to play a vital role in advancing science, space, and technology. Pat is working to expand investments in cutting-edge industries like advanced manufacturing, space exploration, and research and development. By championing these initiatives, we can create high-paying jobs, strengthen our economy, and ensure America leads the world in innovation.
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September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to launch the bipartisan Congressional Hydropower Caucus, a new forum focused on expanding reliable American energy production, strengthening the electric grid, and lowering costs for families and businesses.
August 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the bipartisan Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act, legislation to help the federal government better understand how quickly the most advanced AI systems are evolving, particularly their ability to conduct research and contribute to the development of new AI systems with limited human involvement.
February 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Two lawmakers introduced a bill that would task NASA to improve the nation’s ability to detect cow farts—and all other forms of methane leaks.
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February 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The NASA Reauthorization Act led to a bipartisan bill that would instruct NASA to “use the satellites and data infrastructure it already runs to deliver more accurate methane measurements, without adding new regulations or expanding enforcement authority,” one of its sponsors told the Washington Reporter.
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Science, Space, and Technology
February 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) in introducing the Methane Monitoring Science Act, bipartisan legislation to improve federal coordination of methane monitoring technologies and methane emissions data sharing. The bill is designed to help energy producers and methane mitigation companies better identify leaks, reduce lost revenue, and strengthen the credibility of American energy in global markets.
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Science, Space, and Technology
July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass S. 3 94, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation creates the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, digital assets pegged to the U.S. dollar, and establishes new protections for consumers, markets, and national security.
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.
January 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC), a combat-decorated Green Beret, defense entrepreneur, and nuclear engineer representing North Carolina’s 10th District, has been appointed to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight within the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.