Press Releases
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January 26, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting a review of damage done to Fire Island beaches as a result of recent storms and placing them under consideration for emergency renourishment. This decision comes following calls from Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), local officials, and advocates for the Army Corps to prioritize Long Island beaches for renourishment in the wake of recent nor’easters.
Issues:
Environment
Infrastructure
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January 19, 2024
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Committee's Capital Markets Subcommittee, joined with Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-40) to introduce H.R. 7030, the Review the Expansion of Government (REG) Act.
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
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January 17, 2024
Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), Nick LaLota (NY-01), and Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) released a joint statement slamming New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget.
Issues:
Border Security
Education
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December 7, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) released a statement following the finalization of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes much needed funding to address the shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).
Issues:
Health
Standing With Law Enforcement
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December 4, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarno (R-NY-02) joined with Representatives Grace Meng (D-NY-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) to call for their legislation to be included in the upcoming Farm Bill that would allow the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to cover hot food.
Issues:
Health
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November 30, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) introduced a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and designate the flag as the nation’s symbol to raise awareness of military and veteran suicide and honor the lives and service of those servicemembers and veterans who have died by suicide.
Issues:
Veterans
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November 27, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined with Amityville Mayor Dennis Siry, Amityville Police Chief Bryan Burton, and additional Village and Law Enforcement representatives at Amityville Village Hall to unveil three fully outfitted new police vehicles obtained with federal funds secured by Rep. Garbarino.
Issues:
Standing With Law Enforcement
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November 14, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cyber disclosure rule.
Issues:
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security
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November 14, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging that an imminent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule banning menthol in cigarettes be reconsidered due to potential unintended national security consequences.
Issues:
Homeland Security
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November 10, 2023
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), announced the introduction of H.R. 6337, The Saving Vet Halls Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation that would create a grant program to address the needs of local Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) as they fight to keep their facilities open.
Issues:
Veterans