Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Taxpayers

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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a measure that prevents a government shutdown and ensures critical federal services continue operating through November 21, 2025.

"North Carolinians sent me to Washington to bring discipline to government, not chaos," said Congressman Harrigan. "This vote keeps the government open, protects vital services for veterans, seniors, and families, and gives us the time to finish the job of cutting waste and passing full-year conservative appropriations. Shutting down the government only hurts the people who expect us to work for them."

Key Provisions of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026:

• Prevents a Government Shutdown: Keeps federal agencies funded at FY25 levels through November 21, 2025.
• Protects Critical Services: Maintains funding for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans' programs.
• Ensures National Security: Provides continuity for defense operations, including funding to sustain shipbuilding, the E-7 Wedgetail program, and essential nuclear security activities.
• Health Care Extensions: Extends funding for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and telehealth flexibilities through November 21.
• No Pay Raises for Congress: Explicitly blocks cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress.

Congressman Harrigan emphasized that this stopgap is not a substitute for fiscal responsibility: "We need to use this time to continue negotiations on how we best fund securing the border, rebuilding our military, and rooting out waste. That means passing full-year bills that reflect the conservative priorities the American people voted for."