The class of 2023 recently graduated from the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Sea Cadet Training Facility. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide organization dedicated to helping American youth realize personal success and achievement through a nautically oriented training program. Andrew was proud to provide these cadets with Congressional certificates and Capitol flown flags in recognition of their achievement.

This week, Andrew recognized the recipients of the 29th Annual Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Awards. Award recipients are members of law enforcement who have overcome a major physical challenge or disability and remain on active duty. No one is more resilient than Long Island's brave law enforcement officers and Andrew was pleased to honor this achievement with Congressional certificates of recognition.

This week, Andrew introduced The Protecting UACs Through Enhanced Sponsor Vetting Act of 2023. The legislation would improve screenings for sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). In a statement Andrew said, "Current law clearly requires the Administration to repatriate unaccompanied children to their last residence or home country. However, Secretary Mayorkas’ has repeatedly stated that they will not expel young children who have crossed the border alone. This failure to enforce the law encourages an increasing number of entries and puts these children in danger by creating a situation where officials are placing them in the custody of hastily vetted sponsors. Once there, they could be forced into child labor, sex trafficking, or transnational gangs like MS-13 on Long Island. The Protecting UACs Through Enhanced Sponsor Vetting Act of 2023 would require more stringent vetting of sponsors so that these kids don't fall victim to gang recruitment schemes which bolster the ranks of criminal enterprises and further endanger migrants and American citizens alike." Read more here.

This week, Andrew spoke on the House Floor in favor of overriding President Biden's veto of legislation blocking D.C.'s anti-police law. In his remarks he said in part, "Congress sent a clear message that enough is enough – we will not stand by while our law enforcement officers are vilified and handcuffed by pro-criminal/ anti-cop legislation. With his veto, President Biden showed his disregard, not only for law enforcement, but also for the American people whose duly elected representatives voted to block this harmful DC legislation." Andrew will always fight to support our men and women in blue. Watch his full speech here.

This week, Andrew voted to pass H.R.1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act. Biden and extreme Democrats are attempting to ban gas cooking appliances. Banning gas cooking appliances would burden American families with high electricity bills, take away consumer choice, and greatly decrease appliance functionality. Homes with natural gas appliances save up to $1,068 per year compared to all-electric homes.