Congressman Pat Harrigan, who represents North Carolina and recently won re-election in 2024, has addressed several issues on his social media accounts in recent days, ranging from national security concerns to local tragedies and healthcare access.
On December 9, 2025, Harrigan commented on the U.S. military’s reliance on foreign antimony supplies for ammunition production. He wrote, “We haven’t refined our own antimony since the 1960s, so when China cut off supply in 2021, the military burned through its stockpile in a year. Antimony is what makes bullet primers ignite, and without it you can’t fire a weapon. Now the Army’s building portable refineries in https://t.co/9X1vjXkR9j”.
Later that day, Harrigan responded to a fatal incident at North Forsyth High School by expressing condolences and support for those affected. On December 9, he posted: “A student was killed at North Forsyth High School today. Please join me in praying for the victim’s family, the students and teachers who witnessed this, and the entire community. My office has reached out to local law enforcement to offer my support as they work through the”.
Addressing healthcare access on December 10, Harrigan advocated for expanding telehealth services in rural areas of North Carolina. He stated: “Why should a family in rural North Carolina have to drive two hours to see a specialist when that appointment could happen from their kitchen table? I’ve cosponsored the CONNECT for Health Act to remove the outdated restrictions keeping telehealth out of reach for the people”.
Pat Harrigan secured his seat by defeating Ralph R. Scott, Jr. in the 2024 general election with 57.5% of the vote against Scott’s 38.2%. As an elected official representing his district’s interests both locally and nationally, Harrigan continues to address issues such as critical mineral supply chains impacting defense readiness, school safety following tragic events within his constituency, and advocating for improved healthcare accessibility through legislative efforts like supporting telehealth expansion.
