Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Tourette Syndrome Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing June 7, 2026, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day. The resolution expresses support for individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andrew Garbarino and Congressman Gregory Meeks introduced H.R. 9056, the Community Flood Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation to help communities better prepare for and recover from flooding by allowing certain FEMA mitigation grant funds to be used for community-based flood insurance coverage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 1993, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act, legislation he co-led to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and preserve the memory of those lost for future generations. The legislation was later passed by the House of Representatives.
Garbarino Introduces Volunteer First Responder Housing Act to Support Volunteer Emergency Responders
Bayport, Long Island — "Congressman Andrew Garbarino joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and local lenders this Monday for a housing affordability roundtable focused on the challenges facing Long Island families, including ways to strengthen local lending and support the region’s long-term economic growth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New York’s leading hospital systems and health care associations are responding to FEMA’s decision to begin releasing long-overdue COVID-19 reimbursement funds for hospitals and other emergency expenses across the state, following sustained engagement from House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) applauded the beginning of disbursements for significantly delayed reimbursement payments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relating to the federally declared COVID-19 disaster under its Public Assistance (PA) program.
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.
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.
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.