Weekly Newsletter from the Office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino If you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe An update from the office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino SPOTLIGHT Preserving The Memory of 9/11 For Future Generations This week, in advance of the 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Andrew introduced a House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in their curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that the American people may never forget that fateful day. In a statement announcing the Resolution Andrew said, "We made a promise as a nation to 'Never Forget' the horrific events of September 11, 2001. We made that promise for the 2,977 innocent victims and their families, for the survivors and first responders left to battle 9/11-related illnesses and injuries even two decades later, and as a signal to the world that we would continue strengthening our national security posture to ensure nothing like this attack ever happens on American soil again. It's a promise we renew year after year, but you can't promise to 'Never Forget' something you never knew. The only way for us to keep our promise is to make sure the next generation and every generation of Americans after that is taught about that day, the losses, the stories of American heroism and unity, and the lasting ramifications." ANDREW IN THE NEWS Morning Cybersecurity: On The Hill " A trio of cyber-focused lawmakers is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission to delay its new public disclosure rule for companies experiencing a cyberattack by reminding the agency of one little law: the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act. In a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler ahead of Labor Day weekend, House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.), cyber subcommittee Chair Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) detail how the reporting rule directly conflicts with CIRCIA — last year's law requiring CISA to develop and issue regulations for cyber incidents, while also establishing the cyber incident reporting council at the Department of Homeland Security. The lawmakers add that CISA and DHS should remain the 'primary intake point' for cyber incidents, and say the new rule runs contrary to both congressional and Biden administration intent. 'Disclosing an incident too early or disclosing incomplete or inaccurate information may increase exploitation of vulnerabilities, jeopardize investigations, and increase the likelihood of frivolous litigation,' the letter reads. — Reminder: SEC commissioners voted 3-2 in July to institute a requirement for corporate America to report significant cyberattacks against their companies within four days, which industry has overwhelmingly disagreed with since it was first proposed. The rule went into full effect Tuesday. The lawmakers are asking the SEC to delay the rule until the commission can work with the council to determine how the rule interacts with CIRCIA and other federal regulators’ cyber incident reporting requirements. " WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Islip Goes Purple Kickoff - Color Run September is Recovery Awareness Month. This week, community members across NY-02 came out for the kick-off of the Town’s 5th Islip Goes Purple annual month-long event. Long Islanders are raising awareness of mental health and substance use disorders and celebrating those in recovery. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: USPS Accommodations For Senior Resident An elderly Patchogue resident has had difficulty retrieving her mail as she's gotten older, especially during the winter months, due to her long driveway. She sustained serious injuries after slipping on ice in her driveway last winter attempting to retrieve her mail. Her former neighbors, who have since passed, had USPS deliver mail directly to their front door for many years. The constituent contacted Andrew's office to see if USPS could do the same for her. Andrew's casework team contacted the Patchogue Post Office with this request and the post office has agreed to make the accommodations after being provided a doctor's note outlining the constituent's mobility concerns. Moving forward, the USPS will deliver mail directly to her door.  Andrew knows how frustrating dealing with bureaucracy can be. That is why he has an entire team dedicated to helping constituents get what they need from the federal government. If you need help dealing with a federal agency, contact our office and our team will get to work on your case. KEEPING UP WITH CONGRESS Andrew Urges NY-02 Seniors To Beware of Financial Scams As the Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Andrew knows all too well that criminals and scam artists will stop at nothing to steal sensitive personal and financial information, and the damage such thefts can do. Criminals may try to reach you by telephone, through the mail, or online. As your Congressman, Andrew wants to let you know what you can look out for to protect yourself and your family. Don’t give your financial information—Social Security number, credit card, or bank account numbers—to anyone you don’t know or to anyone whose identity you can’t verify. Never send money or provide personal information to any mailer, caller, or emailer unless you initiated the contact and can be sure the person, company, or organization is legitimate. Be wary of calls, emails, or letters promising big savings on your health insurance, stating that you’ve won a prize or a sweepstakes, or even claiming to be a government official, family member, or friend asking you to wire money. These may be impostors. Do not click on links or open attachments from unknown email senders. Phishing scams disproportionately target older Americans. If you or someone you know is 60 years old or older and has been a victim of financial fraud, call the National Elder Fraud Hotline managed by the DOJ’s Office for Victims of Crime: 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311). Thanks for reading! Do you know someone who might like to receive these updates? Forward this email to your friends and families and tell them to click below to subscribe! Click Here To Subscribe Rep. Andrew R. 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