Congressman Pat Harrigan, who represents North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, posted a series of updates on July 17, 2025, highlighting legislative actions and economic impacts related to recent federal policy decisions.
In his first post at 15:43 UTC, Harrigan outlined the effects of what he called “Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill” on North Carolina. He stated: “North Carolina wins big under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill:
206,000 jobs protected
Up to $6,400 in wage gains for working families
1.9 million seniors shielded from Social Security taxes
1 in 4 workers now pay zero tax on overtime
153,000 small businesses getting” (July 17, 2025).
Later that day at 15:56 UTC, Harrigan addressed concerns about foreign involvement in U.S. military supply chains. He wrote: “Foreign companies shouldn’t be arming our troops.
I’m proud to cosponsor the MAGA Act to secure our supply chain, strengthen U.S. manufacturing, and make sure our weapons are made by Americans, for Americans, on American soil.” (July 17, 2025).
At 19:24 UTC the same day, Harrigan reported progress on his national security priorities within the annual defense authorization process. He stated: “17 out of 18. That’s how many of my national security initiatives made it into the #FY26NDAA.
From cutting Chinese influence to expanding nuclear innovation and modernizing drone warfare—this bill is a major win for the warfighter, and for America’s edge on the battlefield.” (July 17, 2025).
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual piece of legislation that outlines budgetary and policy priorities for the Department of Defense. It often includes provisions addressing foreign influence in supply chains and technological modernization efforts.
Harrigan has previously emphasized support for domestic manufacturing and measures intended to limit foreign control over critical defense infrastructure.
