Harrigan, Pat

Patrick Luke Harrigan represents North Carolina's 10th congressional district in the House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. Born June 21, 1987, Harrigan brings a distinctive professional background combining military service as an Army Special Forces officer with engineering expertise, positioning him as a legislator focused on defense and technical policy matters.

Harrigan serves on multiple House committees reflecting his background and legislative priorities. He holds positions on the Armed Services Committee, where he participates in subcommittees on Military Personnel, Readiness, and Intelligence and Special Operations. Additionally, he serves on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, contributing to subcommittees on Energy and Investigations and Oversight. This committee portfolio indicates a focus on national security, military readiness, and technological advancement.

His legislative agenda encompasses defense, energy security, and law enforcement priorities. Among his sponsored bills are measures addressing sporting arms and ammunition, immigration policy, Taiwan energy security and trade, housing policy, and organized crime enforcement. The Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026 and the COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act of 2025 exemplify his work on international relations and domestic security. With 17 total bills sponsored, Harrigan demonstrates active engagement across multiple policy domains aligned with his committee assignments.