Congressman Pat Harrigan shared updates on legislative and national security initiatives in a series of posts on December 10, 2025. Harrigan, who won the 2024 general election against Ralph R. Scott, Jr., discussed rural healthcare funding, national defense strategies concerning China, and provisions he secured in the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
In his first post at 18:28 UTC, Harrigan highlighted federal support for rural healthcare: “Republicans delivered $50 billion for rural healthcare in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and North Carolina is securing up to $200 million annually from it. That means more doctors in rural communities, accessible mental health services, and keeping small hospitals open for 3”.
Later that evening at 21:28 UTC, Harrigan reported on a bipartisan policy session focused on U.S.-China relations: “I brought senior intelligence, tech, and defense leaders together today for a Fusion Caucus session on the strategic fight unfolding in the Pacific. We dug into how China is positioning its next moves, how our advanced systems are shifting, and where the pressure points will”.
At 22:34 UTC, Harrigan detailed his contributions to the FY26 NDAA passed by the House: “The FY26 NDAA just passed the House with 14 provisions I fought for and secured through @HASCRepublicans. Here’s what I got included:
Building American drones so China doesn’t control our skies
Kicking Chinese companies off our military bases (yes, they were there)
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Pat Harrigan was elected to Congress after defeating Ralph R. Scott, Jr. in November 2024 with approximately 57.5% of the vote compared to Scott’s 38.2%. As a member of Congress representing North Carolina and an active participant in defense-related committees such as @HASCRepublicans (House Armed Services Committee Republicans), Harrigan has been involved in shaping both domestic policy—such as rural healthcare funding—and international security strategy regarding China’s influence.
