Congressman Pat Harrigan has recently addressed several issues of national security, technological competition, and constituent services through a series of posts on social media. His statements highlight ongoing concerns regarding military preparedness, foreign espionage, and accessibility of government services.
On July 10, 2025, Congressman Harrigan reiterated his position on drone policy in the United States. He stated, “I’ve been calling for this since day one: treat drones like ammo, NOT aircraft. If we can’t outproduce, outscale, and outfight our adversaries in the drone race, we lose the next war before it starts. @SecDef is finally cutting the red tape, which is exactly how we start to win”. The congressman’s remarks come as the Department of Defense moves to streamline regulations surrounding drone production and deployment.
On July 11, 2025, Harrigan commented on recent developments involving cybersecurity and intellectual property theft. He wrote, “Just this week, a Chinese national was arrested for hacking U.S. universities to steal COVID-19 research, allegedly acting on orders from China’s Ministry of State Security. It’s the latest example of Beijing using espionage to undermine American innovation—and why I introduced”. The statement refers to an incident where a Chinese national was detained for allegedly stealing sensitive research data from American institutions at the direction of China’s intelligence agency.
Later that same day, Harrigan informed constituents about upcoming opportunities for assistance with federal services. He posted on July 11: “Need help with Social Security, a passport renewal, or a VA claim? My team is always available at our Hickory district office, but we’re hosting mobile office hours in Statesville on July 22 to bring our services closer to you. Stop by!”.
Congressman Pat Harrigan represents North Carolina’s 10th congressional district and serves on committees related to national security and technology policy.
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