Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Harrigan supports completing the southern border wall and providing more support for Border Patrol agents. He says stronger border security should help control illegal immigration, combat drug trafficking, and protect national security.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Harrigan supports keeping Medicaid and Medicare but opposes expanding other taxpayer-funded health programs. He says limiting new programs is necessary to avoid adding to the national debt and shifting costs to future generations.
Context: His answer supports retaining Medicaid and Medicare; it does not call for cutting those programs.
Harrigan supports broad-based tax cuts, especially for small businesses, along with reducing government spending and red tape. He says these steps should help Americans keep more of their income and wealth and reduce the national debt.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Harrigan supports barring taxpayer funding for abortions and Planned Parenthood, and says abortion should be allowed only in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at stake. He says he would support federal legislation that advances pro-life policies and protects the unborn.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Harrigan introduced the No Gambling for Medicaid Act, which would amend the Social Security Act to exclude certain gambling winnings from monthly income calculations for Medicaid’s community engagement requirement. The proposal preserves an exception for professional gamblers. Harrigan says the change is intended to prevent winnings from counting as evidence of employment when a person may have lost more overall.
Context: The release describes the bill as introduced and says it would take effect before the new Medicaid requirements begin on January 1, 2027; it does not establish that the bill has been enacted. The summary does not specify which winnings qualify beyond the professional-gambler exception.
Harrigan introduced the No Gambling for Medicaid Act to prevent recipients from meeting Medicaid work requirements with gambling winnings instead of employment. The bill would close a rule under which someone could report $580 in winnings—even after losing more than they won—and potentially keep coverage for six months without working. The proposal is introduced legislation, not an enacted law.
Context: The source describes the bill's purpose and an example of how the current rule may apply, but does not provide the bill text or its full eligibility and implementation details.
Harrigan says he is focused on improving VA health care and expanding job-training programs for veterans and their families. He also supports ensuring veterans and their families have access to care, benefits, and opportunities.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Harrigan says he is working to expand investment in advanced manufacturing, space exploration, and research and development. He aims to support high-paying jobs and U.S. leadership in innovation through these investments.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Harrigan is committed to strengthening the military, investing in cutting-edge technology, and ensuring troops have the resources they need. He presents these steps as part of maintaining a strong national defense.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Harrigan says he is focused on cutting red tape, supporting small businesses, and fostering innovation. He backs policies aimed at creating good-paying jobs and rewarding hard work, with the goal of expanding economic opportunity for families in his district.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.