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September 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that directs federal funding for U.S. energy innovation, nuclear security, water infrastructure, and flood control.
Issues:
Energy Independence and Security
September 2, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 747, the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that sanctions Chinese producers of synthetic opioids and holds senior officials in Beijing accountable for enabling the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Issues:
National Security
August 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—It has been four years since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, ending a 20-year foreign entanglement and leaving the fates of hundreds of thousands of people in the hands of the Taliban.
Issues:
National Security
August 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed for RealClearDefense, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) details how he secured 17 amendments in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act to close security gaps, modernize U.S. military capabilities, and strengthen support for servicemembers.
Issues:
National Security
August 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—When it comes to national security, the decisions made in Washington too often feel distant—abstract debates over budgets and policies with little connection to everyday life. But the truth is, the strength of our military directly affects the safety of your family, the stability of our economy, and the world we leave to our children. Much of that strength is shaped through the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual bill crafted and debated in the House Armed Services Committee that sets priorities and funding for America’s military.
Issues:
National Security
July 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) connected with 11,958 constituents during a telephone town hall last night, taking questions and speaking directly with voters about the most pressing challenges facing North Carolina’s Tenth District and the nation.
July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Early this morning, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, after it advanced from the Senate. This landmark package eliminates over $9 billion in wasteful federal spending and marks the first major budget-cut legislation to clear both chambers of Congress in over a decade.
Issues:
Jobs and Economic Growth
July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass S. 3 94, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation creates the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, digital assets pegged to the U.S. dollar, and establishes new protections for consumers, markets, and national security.
July 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) late last night, following an overnight markup and consideration of more than 700 amendments to strengthen U.S. military readiness and confront global threats:
Issues:
National Security
July 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jeff Waksman has been around long enough to know that nuclear research projects often begin and end with flashy news conferences.