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March 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, bold legislation to harden a critical weak point in the Indo-Pacific balance of power: Taiwan’s energy dependence. As global energy markets reel from heightened conflict in the Middle East and new disruptions to maritime routes, and as Taipei itself monitors impacts on its economy and energy supply chains, this bill ensures Taiwan isn’t left vulnerable to supply shocks or coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or external geopolitical turmoil.
Issues:
Energy Independence and Security
March 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Trump called Iran the "LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST," saying Saturday that it had been "beat to Hell." Congressman Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina serving on the House Armed Services Committee joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to share his thoughts on the conflict and what's ahead as the US and Israel take on Iran.
Issues:
National Security
March 6, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., said Friday on Newsmax that the conflict involving Iran must remain limited, warning that sending U.S. troops into another prolonged Middle Eastern war is not an option.
Speaking on "National Report," Harrigan, a Green Beret combat veteran, said there is virtually no support for putting American "boots on the ground."
Issues:
National Security
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security through passage of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026, legislation that provides critical resources for border security, counterterrorism operations, disaster response, and the protection of American communities.
Issues:
Border Security and Immigration
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted NO on H. Con. Res. 38, a concurrent resolution that would force the termination of the U.S. Armed Forces hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately following a precise and lawful strike against hostile leadership.
March 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald Trump's decision to launch Operation Epic Fury against Iran was "inevitable," as Tehran continued to refuse to negotiate over its nuclear and missile programs and failed to follow through on commitments, Rep. Pat Harrigan said Tuesday on Newsmax.
Issues:
National Security
March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to statements from the White House about the growing conflict between the US and Iran.
Issues:
National Security
March 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House is set to vote this week after the U.S. and Israel launch joint strikes on Iran. Fox News' Madeleine Rivera reports the latest and Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., also weighs in on the operation during 'Fox News Live.'
Issues:
National Security
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Here’s how I really feel about Iran: People used to ask me how I felt about progress in Afghanistan. I would always say we were three weeks away from victory and three days away from defeat on a sliding scale. Yesterday we were in the exact same spot. Tomorrow we’d be in the exact same spot. We were allowed to do enough to not lose, but we never were allowed to do what we needed to do to win.
Issues:
National Security
February 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C, says President Donald Trump highlighted that America is "moving in the right direction" in Tuesday night's address.