Rep. Pat Harrigan Introduces Bill to Combat CCP Infiltration in Military Base Contracts and Protect National Security

U.S. Representative Pat Harrigan has introduced a bill aimed at addressing the infiltration of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) entities in military base contracts. The legislation seeks to ensure that all concession contracts at military installations undergo a comprehensive review to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining access to sensitive operations. Harrigan emphasized the need to protect national security, stating that companies owned by the CCP have no place on U.S. military bases. He highlighted the broader issue of CCP infiltration in various U.S. institutions, including the theft of intellectual property from research universities and defense corporations. The bill is part of a larger effort by U.S. lawmakers to secure supply chains and prevent adversaries from compromising military and technological capabilities.