Rep. Garbarino Appointed to Key House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON – Representative Andrew Garbarino on Monday was tapped to serve on the powerful House Homeland Security Committee.
“I am honored to be selected to serve on the critical House Homeland Security Committee for the 117th Congress,” said Rep. Garbarino. “One of the promises I made to the people of Long Island when I ran for Congress was to work to keep our communities safe and protect our heroes in law enforcement – this assignment is a direct fulfillment of my promise to secure our country and keep Long Islanders safe.”
He continued, “I look forward to working with Ranking Member John Katko and with my colleagues on the committee to defend our nation against cyberspace threats, combat terrorism, and strengthen our border security. I promise to work every day to thwart all attacks from enemies against our homeland.”
Peter T. King, Former Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and Representative for New York’s Second Congressional District said, “Rep. Garbarino’s appointment to the Homeland Security Committee is a victory for Long Islanders. New York and Long Island remain the number one target for terrorist threats. Andrew’s appointment to the committee will undoubtedly keep our region safer.”