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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.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) voted to end the 43-day Democrat shutdown, ensuring that servicemembers receive their paychecks, families continue to access nutrition assistance through SNAP and WIC, and vital veterans’ health programs remain funded.
Long Islanders made their voices heard this week. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, more than 420,000 people turned out to vote. They showed once again that when local government works, our community stands behind it.
The results were clear and expected. Long Islanders supported leaders who have focused on safety and the everyday issues that matter most to our families and communities.
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R., N.Y.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, explained to the Washington Reporter how his home state senator’s ongoing shutdown is causing an “increased risk amid an evolving threat landscape.”
While Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) continues his historic obstruction, Garbarino painted a bleak portrait of what America’s airports look like — and laid the blame squarely at the feet of Schumer and his fellow Senate Democrats.
