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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.—During a House Armed Services Committee hearing last month, Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) spoke about the right to repair when it relates to military contractors.
Issues:
National 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 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice would be required to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using only domestic ballistic fibers under legislation cosponsored on May 4 by U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC).
Issues:
National Security
May 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., introduced a bill that would allow qualified active-duty and honorably discharged special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms.
May 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Republican lawmaker from North Carolina has introduced a bill to grant active-duty and former special operations members permission to carry concealed firearms across state lines, similar to rights granted to retired law enforcement.
Issues:
National 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.
May 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) made the case to Sec. Pete Hegseth for Sergeant First Class Thomas J. Grasso to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
May 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) and Senator Joni Ernst introduced a bicameral resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces, calling on Congress to go on record that retrospective, politically motivated prosecutions of allied special operators damage the trust and interoperability that American alliances depend on.