Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8464, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act, legislation to authorize federal agencies to temporarily pause, condition, or segment payments that present an elevated risk of fraud before they go out the door.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8312, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, legislation to establish a permanent, governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery within the Department of Treasury and strengthen data sharing authorities to detect and prevent fraud across federal programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, legislation to require the Department of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to screen every FAFSA application for signs of fraud before federal financial aid can be disbursed.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act, legislation to modernize federal rules governing state taxation of interstate commerce by establishing a clear physical presence standard and updating existing protections to reflect today's digital economy.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) led a letter, co-signed by nine Republican Members of Congress, calling on House leadership to defend free market principles and protect the freedom to invest from increasing political interference in private markets.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act early this morning, following a markup in which Harrigan successfully secured five amendments to strengthen military readiness, cut out Chinese influence, and prepare American forces for the fights ahead:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), a former Green Beret and member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the inclusion of the military right to repair language in the final Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Harrigan led the amendment alongside Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02).

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act of 2027, legislation providing full-year funding for agricultural programs, rural communities, food safety, and nutrition assistance for fiscal year 2027.