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Garbarino Applauds President Trump’s Restoration of Counterterrorism Grant Funding to New York City After Urging a Reversal

October 3, 2025

Press Release

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement after President Trump announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is restoring access to millions of dollars in grant funding to the New York City urban area through the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).

Issues: Homeland Security

Garbarino, Ryan Lead Resolution to Recognize Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag and Establish a National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day

September 22, 2025

Press Release

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) announced the introduction of a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and recognize September 22nd as “National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day.”

Issues: Veterans

Newsweek: Homeland Committee Chair: ‘Never Forget’ Is About More Than Remembrance—It’s a Call to Action | Opinion

September 11, 2025

In The News

By Andrew Garbarino

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Sept. 11, 2001, is more than a dark moment in history; it is a day that has forever marked New Yorkers and the nation, especially for the families and first responders who lost loved ones and those who are still impacted to this day.

Issues: Homeland Security Standing With Law Enforcement

Garbarino Calls on All 50 States to Require 9/11 Curriculum in Schools

September 10, 2025

Press Release

In advance of the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, reintroduced his House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in their curriculum.

Issues: Education Homeland Security

City & State: What does homeland security mean for Andrew Garbarino?

September 2, 2025

In The News

By John Celock

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Long Island Rep. Andrew Garbarino was elected chair of the House Homeland Security Committee in July.

Issues: Homeland Security

Long Island Press: Garbarino, Blakeman conduct Homeland Security briefing on ‘Terror Tuesday’

August 5, 2025

In The News

By Larissa Fuentes

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U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and former Homeland Security Committee Chair Peter King on Tuesday, Aug. 5, to discuss Nassau’s various potential safety threats during the county’s weekly “Terror Tuesday” briefing.

Issues: Homeland Security Standing With Law Enforcement

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Garbarino, Torres Reintroduce Bipartisan Saving Vet Halls Act

July 30, 2025

Press Release

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) announced the reintroduction of the Saving Vet Halls Act, bipartisan legislation to create a grant program addressing the needs of local Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) as they continue to struggle to keep their facilities open.

Issues: Veterans

Garbarino, Budzinski, Bergman, Pappas Launch Bipartisan Caucus to Improve Postal Service

July 29, 2025

Press Release

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) to launch the Congressional Postal Service Caucus.

News 12 Long Island: Power & Politics: Rep. Garbarino on SALT, Trump policies; LIPA's new CEO

July 27, 2025

In The News

By Rich Barrabi

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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, joins Rich Barrabi for his first one-on-one interview since taking on the new role.

Also, the Long Island Power Authority has a new chief executive officer.

Issues: Homeland Security Taxes

Newsday: House taps LI Rep. Andrew Garbarino to chair Homeland Security panel, topping three rivals

July 22, 2025

In The News

By Laura Figueroa Hernandez

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Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) has been selected as the new chairman of the powerful House Homeland Security Committee, a panel that helps steer federal counterterrorism programs to New York in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

Issues: Homeland Security

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