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September 18, 2026

Every September 11th, communities across Long Island gather at local memorials to remember those we lost 25 years ago. Families return year after year to hear the names of their loved ones read aloud. We remember the 2,977 innocent people who were killed that day and the extraordinary bravery of the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and all Americans who put themselves in harm’s way to help others.


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September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs associated with accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.


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September 11, 2026

NEW YORK, NY –– Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) released the following statement commemorating 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:


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September 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today congratulated Dr. John Howard on his reappointment to another six-year term as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).


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September 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the 2,977 innocent lives lost, and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to never forget.


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August 31, 2026

BAY SHORE, NY — Last week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined Long Island families, local law enforcement, first responders, and community organizations for the Fifth Annual Back-to-School Event in Bay Shore, helping local students get ready for the start of the new school year.

More than 1,000 children and their families participated in this year’s event, where students received new backpacks, school supplies, and books, and families connected with local organizations and community resources.

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August 31, 2026

Bay Shore, NY — Last week, Congressman Andrew Garbarino brought together U.S. Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Luke Pettit, local small business owners, and chamber and business leaders for a roundtable discussion on Trump Accounts and how Long Island employers can take advantage of the new program.


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July 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) marked one year since becoming Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Since taking the gavel last July, Chairman Garbarino has led the Committee in advancing 20 bills that have passed the House and conducting critical oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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July 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, the House of Representatives passed Chairman Andrew Garbarino's (R-NY) Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026 (RSSP Extension Act) as part of a slate of 10 bipartisan bills advanced by the House Committee on Hom


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July 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), today led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reappoint Dr. John Howard to another six-year term as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).