Hickory Sun

Congressman Pat Harrigan shared insights from his recent visit to SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas and commented on potential changes facing taxpayers. Harrigan took to social media on April 15, 2025, to describe his experiences and legislative priorities.

In his first message, Congressman Harrigan expressed admiration for SpaceX’s operations, remarking on the facility's advancements in space technology. Harrigan posted on April 15, 2025, "Visited @SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas alongside @RepRogers. We toured the facilities, met with engineers, and saw firsthand the scale of America’s next-generation launch capabilities." He concluded with a commendation, "The work being done here is nothing short of extraordinary!"

In a subsequent post from the same day, Harrigan again described the visit, mentioning Rep. Mike Rogers. The April 15, 2025 post read, "Visited @SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas alongside @RepMikeRogersAL. We toured the facilities, met with engineers, and saw firsthand the scale of America’s next-generation launch capabilities." He reiterated his admiration, "The work being done here is nothing short of extraordinary!"

Shifting focus from space exploration to financial matters, Harrigan highlighted the implications of the potential expiration of the Trump tax cuts. On April 15, 2025, he wrote, "Today is Tax Day—and next year’s could look a lot different." He emphasized the financial consequences if Congress does not intervene, noting possible tax increases and reduced credits for average families and small businesses, "That means a $1,700 tax hike for the average family, a smaller Child Tax Credit, and higher costs for small businesses." Harrigan declared his commitment to advocating for lower taxes, stating, "I’m fighting to keep taxes low, protect"

In March 2025, James Thompson was named as the new chief financial officer of SpaceX, overseeing financial operations as the company expands its projects. SpaceX's strategic appointments underscore its future ambitions.