Congressman Pat Harrigan to Co-Chair Berry Amendment Caucus

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) will serve as Co-Chair of the newly formed Berry Amendment Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers committed to strengthening domestic defense manufacturing and reinforcing America’s military supply chains.

The caucus launches with double-digit membership and will focus on protecting and modernizing the Berry Amendment, which requires the Department of Defense to procure certain textiles, clothing, and other mission-critical materials from domestic sources. The effort aims to safeguard U.S. warfighters while strengthening American industry and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.

“You cannot be the strongest military in the world while depending on foreign supply chains for mission-critical gear. The Berry Amendment protects our warfighters, protects American manufacturing, and protects our national security. As co-chair of this caucus, I am doubling down on a simple principle: the equipment that defends the United States should be made in the United States,” said Congressman Harrigan.

As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Harrigan has prioritized rebuilding the defense industrial base and ensuring America’s military is equipped with reliable, American-made materials. The Berry Amendment Caucus will serve as a platform to advance those efforts and reinforce the principle that national security begins at home.