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December 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, a national security package that strengthens America’s combat readiness and includes fourteen provisions he secured to advance U.S. military power. These measures focus on weapons development, supply chain security, advanced energy, artificial intelligence, and the critical infrastructure needed to keep the United States ahead of China.
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National Security
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chinese students and researchers could be among those barred from U.S. labs working on sensitive national security topics under a new bill to be introduced later on Thursday.
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National Security
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the SECURE STEM Act, legislation designed to shut down the visa pathways that adversarial regimes have used to infiltrate American universities, national laboratories, and taxpayer-funded STEM programs.
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National Security
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1049, the TRACE Act, legislation that ensures parents are informed when foreign governments or foreign entities provide funding, materials, or support to their child’s public school. The bill creates basic transparency requirements so families know who is influencing classroom content and school operations.
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National Security
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1069, the PROTECT Our Kids Act, legislation that prevents federal education funds from going to any elementary or secondary school that receives direct or indirect support from the Chinese Communist Party. The bill ensures federal dollars do not subsidize foreign influence in American classrooms and gives schools a clear path to compliance.
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National Security
November 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A House Republican is moving to crack down on states where he says judges are able to release repeat, violent offenders with little transparency or explanation.
November 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.Con.Res. 58, a resolution denouncing socialism in all its forms and reaffirming that the United States must remain a nation rooted in freedom, opportunity, and individual responsibility. The resolution highlights the historic failures and human suffering caused by socialist regimes around the world, including Cuba, North Korea, China, and Russia.
November 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1949, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act, legislation that removes federal barriers on natural gas imports and exports and restores America’s ability to meet rising energy demand at home and abroad.
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Energy Independence and Security
November 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 4070, the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act, legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security to produce a full threat assessment and strategic plan addressing the growth, operations, and border activity of Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations.
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Border Security and Immigration
November 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC), a member of the For Country Caucus, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the House voting on a Senate-backed funding bill that would reopen the government after the longest shutdown in American history. Plus, he discuss his legislation that would increase domestic drone production.