Press Releases
May 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed for the Washington Examiner, Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10) exposes how the Chinese Communist Party has quietly acquired some of America's most iconic general aviation companies, including Cirrus Aircraft, the largest manufacturer of piston-powered general aviation planes in the United States, and why Congress needs to close the subsidiary loophole and strengthen investment screening tools to cover civilian aerospace industries before it's too late.
Issues:
National Security
May 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6047, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026, legislation to increase disability compensation for veterans requiring aid and attendance, tie dependency and indemnity compensation to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, expand VA home loan eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members, and extend fee waivers for disabled veterans on VA housing loans.
May 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, legislation to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from transmitting veterans' personal information to the Department of Justice for use in the national instant criminal background check system solely on the basis that a veteran has been assigned a fiduciary to manage their benefits.
May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027, legislation providing full-year funding for military installations, veterans healthcare, and benefits for fiscal year 2027.
May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 75, a War Powers Resolution directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran:
Issues:
National Security
May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, legislation to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail, including monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and federal immigration bail bonds.
Issues:
National Security
May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) expressed support for H. Con. Res. 96, a concurrent resolution expressing Congress's support for law enforcement officers across the country.
May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congresswoman Andrea Salinas in co-leading the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, legislation directing the Department of Energy to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems capable of producing far more energy than conventional geothermal wells.
Issues:
Energy Independence and Security
May 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) in co-leading the Better Energy Storage and Safety Act, legislation amending the Energy Act of 2020 to expand federal research, testing, and demonstration programs focused on the safety of energy storage systems, including addressing fire risks, thermal runaway, and long-term system failures.
Issues:
Energy Independence and Security
May 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) and Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (SC-3) in co-leading the Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026, legislation requiring body armor manufacturers to disclose the country of origin of the ballistic fibers used in their products, and prohibiting the use of federal dollars to purchase body armor containing non-American fibers.