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May 12, 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.3 percent in April, down from 8.5 percent in March, but Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) said that’s no reason for President Biden to celebrate, because inflation is still higher than expected.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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May 2, 2022

Two members of the House have brought forth legislation that would press federal agencies to revisit what policies and programs are in place to help U.S. satellite owners and operators defend against hacks to their systems and assets.

The bill, introduced Friday, would charge the U.S. comptroller general to spend the next two years studying the federal government’s existing cybersecurity support to satellite owners and operators, as well as what more can be done.


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April 19, 2022

The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today announced that Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) has been recognized as a Federal Champion in alignment with the nonpartisan, national alliance dedicated to advancing proactive solutions to frequent flooding, stronger storms, and rising seas. 

Issues: Environment

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March 24, 2022

Cyberattacks hit American targets every day, but it's concerning that President Joe Biden last year gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a list of 16 sectors to avoid rather than telling him not to allow any attacks, Rep. Andrew Garbarino, the ranking Republican on the House cybersecurity subcommittee, said on Newsmax Thursday.


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March 8, 2022

Top New York Republicans are out to shoot down a first-of-its-kind measure now making its way through the state Senate that would place a new tax on ammunition.

The measure, introduced late last month by a pair of Democrats, would place a tax of up to a nickel on each round of ammunition measuring .22 caliber or less. Revenue from the bill would fund gun violence research being conducted through the state Department of Health and the State University of New York...


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March 2, 2022

Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2) represents New York's Second District and he joins host Chelsea Henderson this week! Congressman Garbarino, whose District and south shore of Long Island is still recovering from the devastation left by Superstorm Sandy, became the Republican co-chair of the House Climate Solutions Caucus last fall. And last year he traveled to Glasgow, Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference

Don't miss this special conversation with Congressman Garbarino. 

Issues: Environment

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February 21, 2022

Many veterans halls, like the American Legion, were forced to close or cut back services during the pandemic. U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) has introduced legislation that would help them get back on their feet.

The bill would set up a $25 million grant program. Veterans services organizations, like the VFW, could apply for up to $50,000 to keep their halls open and continue providing critical services.

Issues: Veterans

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February 18, 2022
legislation before the U.S. House of Representatives would extend grants to help veterans halls, such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Sponsor Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) said the legislation, called the VSO Support Act of 2022, would establish a $25 million grant program to help the organizations "keep their doors open, similar to what was done for small businesses during the pandemic."
Issues: Veterans

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February 9, 2022
New York’s Republican congressional delegation said it’s time for Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap the “onerous” school mask mandate amid plummeting coronavirus infection rates.
Issues: Education

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February 7, 2022
Watch: Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y. discusses crime statistics and redistricting plans in New York.