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February 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) today recognized the advocates, labor leaders, and first responder organizations who worked alongside him to secure permanent, uninterrupted funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.


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February 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, legislation securing full, lifetime funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was signed into law, ensuring permanent certainty of care for 9/11 responders and survivors. The funding fix, led in the House by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), corrects the program’s funding formula and guarantees uninterrupted medical treatment for those suffering from 9/11-related illnesses.


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January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a FY 2026 appropriations minibus package that advances key priorities championed by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), delivering major wins for Long Island families, strengthening critical federal programs, and providing long-term certainty for initiatives communities rely on.


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January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) announced that the FY 2026 appropriations minibus package includes full funding for 9/11 health care through the program's lifetime, ensuring certainty of continued care for 9/11 responders and survivors.


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January 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced H.R. 6961, the USMMA Athletics Act, legislation to modernize and strengthen athletic programs at the U.S.
Issues: Education

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December 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) highlighted a year of legislative and constituent service accomplishments focused on delivering real results for Long Island families, small businesses, and law enforcement. “Everything I do in Congress is about delivering real results for Long Island,” said Congressman Garbarino. “Whether it’s lowering taxes, protecting 9/11 health care, strengthening our national security, or standing up for local communities, my focus is simple: getting things done for the people I represent.”

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December 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, two bills sponsored by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) that are critical to Long Island’s housing market and small business community were advanced during the House Financial Services Committee’s markup.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman James Himes (D-CT-04) reintroduced the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran suicides and identify gaps in care, prescribing practices, and data reporting. The bill aims to improve transparency, strengthen oversight, and ensure the VA can better support veterans in crisis.
Issues: Veterans

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December 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing last week, Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) highlighted the full restoration of $187 million in critical counterterrorism grant funding to New York.

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December 8, 2025

In July, Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) assumed the gavel of one of Capitol Hill’s most powerful committees, Homeland Security.

Elected to the House in 2020, Garbarino is now chairing the significant legislative body not even halfway into his third term. 

Created in 2002 in the wake of the September 11 Attacks, the House Homeland Security has oversight related to security of the homeland, as well as authorization and policy oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS was created just months after the Homeland Security Committee was established.