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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces Legislation to Protect American Innovation and Strengthen Cyber Defenses
Position: The release describes bipartisan legislation directing NIST to develop voluntary standards against AI distillation attacks and to convene an AI Cybersecurity Roundtable with technology companies and critical infrastructure operators, excluding entities tied to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. The sponsors argue this will protect American AI innovation and strengthen cyber defenses for critical infrastructure.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27), introduced the bipartisan AI Cyber Defense Act, legislation to protect American innovation from foreign exploitation and strengthen cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, including power grids, hospitals, and financial systems.
“Some of the greatest advances in artificial intelligence are happening right here in America, and we have a responsibility to make sure that technology is secure,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Our adversaries are already looking for ways to exploit these systems, and as AI becomes more powerful, the risks to our critical infrastructure will only grow. We need to get the companies developing this technology working directly with the people responsible for defending our power grids, hospitals, and financial systems. That's how we stay ahead of the threats and protect the Americans who depend on these systems every day.”
"AI is advancing at a breakneck pace, and every month we keep China and other adversaries from stealing our progress is a month we gain to build the safeguards this technology needs," said Congressman Whitesides. "This bill helps stop the theft of American AI models and makes sure the operators of our power grids, water systems, and other critical infrastructure are protected as AI makes cyberattacks faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. I’m proud to join Rep. Harrigan on this bipartisan effort."
The AI Cyber Defense Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with private-sector AI developers to establish voluntary standards for detecting and preventing AI distillation attacks, which can allow outside actors to extract valuable capabilities from advanced AI models. The legislation also establishes an AI Cybersecurity Roundtable bringing together technology companies and critical infrastructure operators to develop best practices for using artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Entities tied to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba would be excluded from the eligible private-sector stakeholders involved in developing these standards.
Under the legislation, NIST would have 180 days following enactment to begin engaging industry stakeholders and establish the roundtable. The resulting voluntary standards and best practices would be made publicly available to help American businesses and critical infrastructure operators better protect their systems against emerging cyber threats.
Issues:
National Security
ICYMI: Congressman Pat Harrigan Pens Op-Ed on Delivering Rural Healthcare Investments for North Carolina
Position: The release describes the Rural Health Transformation Program and first-year funding for North Carolina, and states support for the REACH Act, which would address shortages of doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals in rural areas.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed for Carolina Journal, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) highlights how the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program he helped establish is already delivering results for North Carolina. He details how more than $213 million in first-year funding is being directed toward improving rural healthcare access and how his newly introduced REACH Act would build on those investments by addressing critical shortages of doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals.
You can read the full piece here or below.
The Rural Health Transformation Fund is delivering for NC
For millions of North Carolinians, the biggest obstacle to getting medical care is increasingly simple: finding someone nearby who can provide it.
In rural communities, hospitals are operating on thin margins, medical practices are struggling to replace retiring physicians, and families are driving farther for appointments that once could have been made close to home. When an emergency strikes, the distance between a patient and the nearest available care can have serious consequences.
North Carolina has roughly 3 million rural residents, the second-largest rural population in America. Yet 93 of our 100 counties face primary care shortages, and more than 90 have shortages of mental health professionals. These are staggering numbers for a state with some of the finest medical institutions in the country.
We have the expertise to address these challenges. What rural communities have lacked is a sustained commitment to putting those resources within reach.
That is beginning to change.
Last year, I voted for the Working Families Tax Cuts, which established the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. It was one of the largest federal commitments to rural healthcare in American history, and North Carolina has already been awarded more than $213 million for the program’s first year.
Now we are seeing where those dollars are headed.
The Trump administration recently announced $20 million to expand telehealth and modernize healthcare technology across North Carolina. For smaller hospitals and medical practices, that means opportunities to replace outdated systems, improve patient records, strengthen cybersecurity, and connect people with specialists they might otherwise have to travel hours to see.
Additional investments are targeting some of the most difficult gaps in rural care. More than $17 million has been announced for behavioral health services, including three new mental health clinics, expanded opioid treatment in five counties, and mobile crisis teams in six more. The administration has also announced funding to strengthen rural emergency medical services and expand access to care through schools.
Consider the practical difference. A patient in Yadkin County who needs a specialist may be able to receive care closer to home. A family struggling to find mental health treatment may have another local option. An emergency medical service operating with limited resources may be better equipped to respond when minutes matter.
These are the kinds of improvements rural North Carolinians have been waiting for.
But money for equipment and facilities only gets us so far. One of the most serious problems facing rural healthcare is the shortage of people available to deliver it.
A modern clinic cannot treat patients without a physician. New technology cannot replace a nurse. And a community cannot maintain dependable healthcare when it struggles year after year to recruit medical professionals.
I recently introduced the REACH Act to address that problem directly. My legislation would provide a refundable $10,000 annual tax credit to eligible doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and medical residents who choose to work in rural communities.
The goal is to make practicing medicine in a small town a more financially attractive decision. Medical professionals often graduate with significant educational expenses, and rural practices must compete with larger health systems for their services. Giving those professionals a meaningful incentive to serve underserved communities can help close that gap.
This is how I believe we should approach rural healthcare in Congress: Invest in the infrastructure communities need while addressing the workforce shortages that prevent patients from receiving care. Both problems demand attention, and progress on one makes the other more achievable.
The politics surrounding these investments also deserve some clarity.
Every congressional Democrat voted against the Working Families Tax Cuts, the legislation that created the Rural Health Transformation Program. Yet Gov. Josh Stein recently announced a $20 million rural health initiative funded through that very program.
I welcome the announcement. North Carolina should make full use of every available resource to strengthen rural healthcare. But it’s important to be clear about the legislative record: Congressional Republicans passed the law that established this $50 billion investment, and the funding now being announced is a direct result of that vote.
Of course, securing federal funding is only the beginning. The real measure of success will be whether a rural hospital can keep its doors open, whether a young doctor chooses to practice in a small town, and whether a family can get the care it needs without spending half a day on the road.
Those outcomes require more than a single appropriation or announcement. They require thoughtful investments, a stronger medical workforce, and accountability for how public dollars are spent.
I was proud to help establish the Rural Health Transformation Program, and I’m working to build on that investment through my REACH Act. North Carolina now has a significant opportunity to strengthen healthcare in communities that have spent far too long falling behind.
The funding is in place. The work is underway. Now our responsibility is to turn those investments into better care for the North Carolinians who need it.
Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From Government License Plate Surveillance
Position: Introduces legislation to limit government use of automated license plate readers by requiring warrants based on probable cause, mandating deletion of most records within 24 hours, barring use for civil immigration or minor traffic enforcement, and restricting private vendors from selling or repurposing collected data.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Automated License Plate Reader Accountability Act of 2026, legislation to limit government surveillance through automated license plate readers. These systems can collect and store detailed records of where Americans drive, allowing government agencies to track their movements without meaningful oversight.
“More than half of Americans surveyed oppose police license plate reader programs in their communities, and I understand why. Think about what someone could learn from tracking where you drive every day, from where you work and worship to where you take your kids,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Law enforcement needs the tools to catch dangerous criminals, but the government should have to show probable cause before searching through the movements of law-abiding Americans. The Fourth Amendment doesn't disappear because technology makes surveillance easier.”
The legislation would require government agencies to obtain a warrant supported by probable cause before searching license plate reader databases, with warrants limited to specific vehicles and time periods to prevent broad surveillance of innocent Americans. It would require most records to be permanently deleted within 24 hours, prohibit tracking individuals based on political or religious messages displayed on their vehicles, and bar the use of these systems to enforce civil immigration laws or minor traffic violations. The bill would also prevent private vendors from selling, sharing or repurposing collected information, while allowing emergency access when there is an imminent threat to life or serious bodily injury, subject to judicial review within 48 hours.
To ensure these protections are enforced, the bill would require agencies to maintain detailed records of database searches, publish annual reports on how the technology is used, and undergo regular oversight. States would have two years to adopt comparable safeguards before facing a 10% reduction in certain federal criminal justice grants.
ICYMI: Congressman Pat Harrigan Pens Op-Ed on Removing Barriers for Disabled Veterans
Position: The release describes a federal policy that counted VA service-connected disability compensation as income for CDBG home-modification eligibility, and states that Congress changed the law this year to remove that barrier. It argues that such barriers should be fixed so disabled veterans can access home modifications.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed for the Washington Reporter, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) and Purple Heart Homes Co-Founder and CEO John Gallina expose a federal policy that allowed disabled veterans’ VA compensation to be used against them when seeking help to make their homes safe and accessible. They explain how Purple Heart Homes, headquartered in Statesville, spent eight years documenting the problem, how Congress changed the law to remove that barrier, and why fixing failures like this is essential to making sure the benefits veterans earned actually work for them.
You can read the full piece here or below.
Cutting the Red Tape Between Disabled Veterans and a Safe Home is Essential
Housing affordability just became harder for millions of Americans. With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reaching 7 percent, buying a home is becoming more expensive, but for many disabled veterans, the challenge is even more basic: whether the home they already have can safely meet their needs.
As veterans ourselves, we regularly hear from men and women living in homes that no longer accommodate their physical needs. For someone aging with a service-connected injury, remaining independent can depend on something as basic as a ramp, widened doorway or accessible shower.
By 2021, about half of disabled veteran renters were spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent, while nearly three in ten spent more than half. Yet for some veterans, the housing market was not the only thing working against them. Federal policy was too.
Many state and local home-repair programs rely on HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program, or CDBG. Until this year, VA service-connected disability compensation could be counted when calculating income for eligibility.
The result made little sense. A veteran could receive compensation because he was disabled serving this country, then have that same compensation used to disqualify him from assistance modifying his home around that disability.
We see problems like this from two different vantage points.
Purple Heart Homes sees them veteran by veteran, working inside homes where a poorly written rule can determine whether someone gets the ramp, bathroom or other modification needed to remain independent. The congressional side sees the same failures written into federal programs, where one rule can quietly affect thousands of veterans across the country.
That is why veterans policy has been a major focus of the work coming out of North Carolina’s 10th District. That work has included introducing legislation to strengthen oversight of the VA’s overseas health care program, introducing the COMPASS Act to protect military families during PCS moves, co-leading legislation to improve housing and financial counseling for servicemembers and transitioning veterans, and helping advance the Fort Bragg land transfer needed for North Carolina to build a new State Veterans Home.
The issues are different, but the approach is the same: find where government is failing the people who served, understand exactly why it is failing, and fix the policy behind it.
That approach mattered here because Purple Heart Homes had spent eight years documenting the problem.
Using VA data covering more than 1 million veterans with service-connected disability ratings of 50 percent or higher, Purple Heart Homes identified 35,516 veterans whose disability compensation alone exceeded 80 percent of their state’s median income, even if they earned nothing else. More than three-quarters have a 100 percent service-connected disability rating.
Some of the veterans living with the most serious service-connected disabilities could therefore be denied assistance precisely because of the benefits they earned for those disabilities.
And North Carolina’s 10th District had a unique view of both sides of that problem. Purple Heart Homes, founded and headquartered in Statesville, had the experience and data showing what veterans were encountering at home. Congress had the ability to address the federal rule behind it.
The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, sponsored by Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas, received bipartisan support and was signed into law on Jan. 20. It now requires states, local governments and tribes to exclude VA service-connected disability compensation when determining eligibility under CDBG. It also directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine whether the same problem exists elsewhere across HUD.
Now the law has to work where it matters.
Housing agencies and nonprofit providers need to update their eligibility policies, and veterans previously told their disability compensation put them above an income limit should know the rules have changed. If the GAO finds the same mistake elsewhere, Congress should fix it there too.
For those of us who served, this gets to a larger point about veterans policy. Creating a benefit is not enough if another part of government makes it harder for a veteran to use it.
Disability compensation reflects a cost a veteran continues to carry because he or she served this country. It should never become another obstacle to receiving help.
Purple Heart Homes can see where policy fails when it reaches a veteran’s front door. Congress can trace that failure back to federal law and remove it. Bringing those two perspectives together is how a bureaucratic problem becomes a practical solution.
For disabled veterans, that solution can be as simple, and as important, as being able to remain safely in the place they call home.
Rep. Pat Harrigan represents North Carolina’s 10th District and serves on the House Armed Services Committee. A West Point graduate and former Green Beret, he served in Afghanistan and was awarded two Bronze Stars. John Gallina is Co-Founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes, a nonprofit organization based in Statesville, North Carolina, providing safe, barrier-free housing solutions for qualified veterans.
Issues:
Supporting Veterans and Military Families
Congressman Pat Harrigan Helps Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus
Position: The release announces the launch of a bipartisan Congressional Hydropower Caucus to address permitting and licensing reform, tax policy, research and development, and deployment of hydropower and marine energy technologies. Congressman Harrigan states that existing hydropower potential should be built upon and that outdated barriers to new generation should be removed.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to launch the bipartisan Congressional Hydropower Caucus, a new forum focused on expanding reliable American energy production, strengthening the electric grid, and lowering costs for families and businesses.
The Hydropower Caucus will bring Members of Congress together with hydropower and marine energy experts from federal agencies, industry, and stakeholder organizations to address permitting and licensing reform, tax policy, research and development, and deployment of new technologies. The caucus will focus on practical ways to make better use of existing infrastructure, remove barriers to new generation, and bring more American power onto the grid.
“America’s electricity needs are growing fast, and meeting that demand is going to require us to produce more power from every reliable resource we have here at home,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Hydropower has been powering American communities for generations, and there is still tremendous potential to build on what already works. This caucus gives us a place to bring the right people together, cut through outdated barriers, and find practical ways to get more power onto the grid. If we want to bring manufacturing home, lead the next generation of technology, and keep energy affordable, America needs an energy system built for growth.”
“Hydropower is at the heart of lowering energy costs for hardworking Granite Staters and making America the world’s clean energy superpower. For generations, hydropower has delivered reliable, homegrown energy to communities across New Hampshire and our country. Our bipartisan caucus will bring together the people with the expertise and ideas we need to cut red tape, invest in innovation, and get more affordable American energy online. I’m proud to lead this effort with Congressman Harrigan, and I will keep working across the aisle to lower costs and build an energy future that works for the people we serve,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.
“Hydropower is a reliable, carbon-free energy resource that plays an important role in supporting grid reliability and meeting growing electricity demand. Duke Energy looks forward to working with the Caucus on policies that support the continued operation and modernization of America's hydropower fleet, and I thank Representatives Pat Harrigan and Maggie Goodlander for their leadership in creating this bipartisan forum,” said Kendal Bowman, president of Duke Energy’s utility operations in North Carolina.
"NHA applauds Representatives Goodlander and Harrigan for launching the bipartisan Hydropower Caucus. Hydropower is America’s first renewable energy resource, operating in 48 states and providing reliable power to nearly 30 million Americans. Yet too few people understand its benefits and the policy challenges it faces. The Hydropower Caucus can help change that by educating lawmakers and stakeholders about the many ways hydropower supports our communities—not only through affordable, reliable electricity, but also through irrigation, flood control, recreation, and good-paying jobs. We thank Representatives Goodlander and Harrigan for their leadership in advancing this important effort,” said Matthew Allen, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, National Hydropower Association.
Congressman Harrigan has made expanding reliable American energy production and modernizing the infrastructure needed to support it a focus of his work in Congress:
Modernizing America’s electric grid: In July, Congressman Harrigan co-led the bipartisan Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act, legislation to accelerate upgrades to existing transmission infrastructure, reduce permitting delays, and expand the amount of electricity America’s grid can carry.
Unlocking next-generation geothermal: Congressman Harrigan’s bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act passed the House in July, advancing Department of Energy research, testing, and commercialization of technologies that could significantly expand America’s supply of reliable, around-the-clock geothermal power.
Expanding American nuclear energy: Congressman Harrigan introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) to change tax rules affecting investment in new nuclear projects and the ability of existing federal tax incentives to translate into near-term savings for consumers.
Cutting permitting delays: Congressman Harrigan voted for the RED Tape Act, legislation to eliminate a duplicative layer of federal environmental review for major infrastructure projects while leaving existing federal environmental requirements in place.
Building reliable power for national defense: Congressman Harrigan secured a provision in the House-passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to deploy a transportable nuclear microreactor in the Indo-Pacific by 2030, aimed at providing reliable power for expeditionary military operations.
Issues:
Science, Space, and Technology
Energy Independence and Security
Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
Position: Introduces the REACH Act, which would provide a refundable $10,000 annual tax credit to doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and medical residents who work in rural areas, to address provider shortages in rural communities.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside co-leads Congressmen Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) and Don Davis (D-NC-01), introduced the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act, legislation to address the shortage of health care providers in rural communities by offering a refundable $10,000 annual tax credit to doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and medical residents who choose to work in rural areas.
“Too many families in rural North Carolina have to drive farther and wait longer just to see a doctor because there simply aren’t enough health care professionals nearby. If we want to change that, we have to make it easier for doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals to choose these communities and stay there,” said Congressman Harrigan. “The REACH Act puts a real incentive behind that choice, giving providers a $10,000 tax credit to serve rural communities and helping more families get the care they need closer to home.”
“Too many of our rural communities don’t have enough doctors and nurses to provide essential care for the local residents who need it,” said Congressman Barrett. “Where you live should never be a barrier to accessing quality care. By providing an incentive to attract these professionals to our communities, our bipartisan REACH Act will make health care more affordable and accessible for families in rural mid-Michigan.”
"Every patient deserves the same standard of care, no matter their zip code. That's especially true in rural North Carolina, where shortages of physicians, nurses, and mental health providers make access to care more challenging than it should be. As an academic health system, training the next generation of healthcare professionals is central to our mission, and we welcome Congressman Harrigan's efforts to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce and encourage more providers to serve the communities that need them most,” said Dr. David Zaas, Chief Executive Officer, Duke University Health System.
“As the largest provider of rural health care in North Carolina, Atrium Health understands firsthand the importance of attracting and retaining providers in underserved areas. We applaud Representatives Pat Harrigan and Don Davis for introducing the REACH Act and for their leadership in addressing the unique health care challenges facing rural communities. This legislation is an important step toward strengthening the rural health care workforce, expanding access to care, and ensuring patients can receive high-quality healthcare services close to home. We appreciate them for their bipartisan commitment to supporting the health and well-being of rural North Carolina communities,” said Steve Moot, President North Carolina & Georgia Division, Atrium Health.
“Rural hospitals and health systems are working every day to recruit and retain the healthcare professionals their communities need. The REACH Act would give rural providers another tool to compete for talented professionals and strengthen access to care in communities across North Carolina," said Josh Dobson, President and CEO of NCHA.
Under the REACH Act, eligible providers who work at least 900 hours per year in a rural area would qualify for the $10,000 credit. The legislation covers primary care practitioners, including OB-GYNs, as well as mental health professionals, nurses, and residents participating in approved medical residency programs.
The credit would begin to phase out for providers with adjusted gross incomes above $170,000 and would remain available for qualifying rural employment through 2033. The legislation would take effect beginning with the 2027 tax year.
Congressman Pat Harrigan Secures $20 Million Authorization for Mooresville Water Infrastructure
Position: The release states that the congressman voted for H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, and highlights a provision increasing Mooresville's federal authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure from $4 million to $20 million.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that includes a major win he secured for Mooresville, increasing the city’s federal authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure from $4 million to $20 million.
“Mooresville is one of the fastest-growing communities in our region, and I worked to make sure this bill reflects what that growth actually requires,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Increasing Mooresville’s authorization from $4 million to $20 million gives our community significantly more capacity to pursue the water and wastewater infrastructure families and businesses will depend on for decades. This is exactly the kind of work I came to Congress to do, taking the needs I hear about at home and turning them into results in Washington.”
Beyond Mooresville, the Water Resources Development Act authorizes and improves U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and programs across the country, covering water and wastewater infrastructure, flood risk management, ports and harbors, inland waterways, dam safety, and other critical water resources needs. The legislation also includes reforms aimed at speeding project delivery, improving contracting and permitting processes, and making it easier for local communities to navigate and access Army Corps programs.
Having passed the House, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement
Position: The release states that the representative voted for H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, which would create a dedicated National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to combat federal fraud. It expresses support for consolidating fraud enforcement under a dedicated DOJ leadership structure.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, legislation establishing a dedicated National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to strengthen the federal government’s ability to combat fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
“Fraud has changed dramatically, but the way the government goes after it hasn’t kept pace,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Criminals can move money, steal identities, and exploit weaknesses in our systems faster than ever before, while federal enforcement is often spread across different offices and agencies. Americans deserve a government that can keep up, and creating a dedicated fraud division at the Department of Justice is a commonsense step toward doing that.”
The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act establishes a permanent National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice under the authority of the Attorney General. The division will be led by an Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, appointed by the President, providing a dedicated leadership structure within DOJ for federal fraud enforcement. The legislation also subjects the new division to federal restrictions on political activity, ensuring the officials responsible for carrying out its work are held to the same standards governing political activity that apply to other key components of the Department of Justice.
Having passed the House, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran
Position: The release states the representative voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, which imposes economic sanctions and tariffs on Russia and entities supporting it, and extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation imposing sweeping economic pressure on Russia and those helping finance, supply, and sustain its war machine.
“America’s adversaries pay attention to what we are willing to tolerate, and there has to be a real cost for threatening our interests and fueling aggression,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Russia has used its energy exports, financial system, and networks around the world to sustain its war machine and evade pressure from the West. This legislation goes after those lifelines directly, including the countries and companies helping keep them open. Peace through strength means making clear that aggression comes with consequences.”
The legislation targets senior Russian officials, state-controlled entities and financial institutions, defense suppliers, energy interests, and vessels used to evade sanctions. It restricts U.S. investment in Russia, prohibits certain financial transactions and energy exports, blocks purchases of Russian sovereign debt, and strengthens restrictions on Russian uranium. The bill also authorizes tariffs of up to 500 percent on Russian goods and duties of up to 100 percent on goods from certain countries that continue purchasing Russian oil or natural gas or facilitate Russian sanctions evasion.
The bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031, maintaining a key tool for applying economic pressure on the Iranian regime.
Issues:
National Security
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs
Position: The release states Congressman Harrigan voted for H.R. 10326, the PROOF Act, which would strengthen information sharing between federal law enforcement and state agencies to investigate and prosecute fraud in federal programs, with privacy safeguards.
Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, legislation strengthening information sharing between federal law enforcement and state agencies to help identify, investigate, and prosecute fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs.
“Every dollar stolen through fraud is a dollar taken from an American who earned it and a program someone genuinely depends on,” said Congressman Harrigan. “We know criminals look for gaps between agencies, jurisdictions, and systems because those gaps make it easier to hide. The PROOF Act gives law enforcement a better way to connect the dots and go after the people stealing from taxpayers, with strong protections in place for Americans’ private information.”
The PROOF Act allows the Attorney General, as part of a fraud investigation or prosecution, to request relevant records from states administering programs including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, unemployment insurance, disaster assistance, emergency rental assistance, broadband funding, and certain small business programs. The bill requires transferred information to be encrypted, limits access to authorized personnel, restricts its use to fraud-related law enforcement purposes, and requires the information to be permanently removed after the relevant investigation or legal proceeding concludes.
Having passed the House, the PROOF Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PACDefense2 contributionsAerospace and defense contractor PAC — supports candidates backing federal space contracts, national security priorities, and commercial space development.AI$10,000
2.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological2 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
3.L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC6 contributions$10,000
4.SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PACLeadership2 contributionsLeadership PAC focused on electing candidates aligned with its mission. Specific candidate affiliations and policy priorities not inferable from the name alone.AI$7,500
5.ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFinance3 contributionsAccounting and professional-services PAC — supports candidates aligned with business-friendly tax policy, regulatory efficiency, and professional-services industry interests.AI$7,500
6.LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$7,500
7.NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FKA) NATIONAL BROILER COUNCIL PAC4 contributions$7,500
8.AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN PAC2 contributions$6,000
9.WITH HONOR PACIdeological4 contributionsMilitary-veteran advocacy PAC — supports candidates committed to responsible defense spending, veterans' benefits, and pragmatic foreign policy.AI$6,000
10.COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$17,300
2.CORVID TECHNOLOGIES$17,000
3.D&H MARKETING$14,000
4.RISE CAPITAL$12,000
5.ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC.$10,500
6.ANTHROPIC$10,000
7.C2 STRATEGIES$9,771
8.CPFRM LLC$8,500
9.GREENWOOD GROUP LLC$7,000
10.WTRSHD CAPITAL, LLC$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
