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 Andrew, New York Members and Senators Push To Help Close World Trade Center Health Program Funding Gap In Final NDAA On the heels of 9/11, Andrew co-led a letter with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urging the inclusion of funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides medical care, screenings, and monitoring for over 124,000 9/11 first responders, in the final version of the fiscal year 24 National Defense Authorization Act. The letter says in part, "Those who need this program should not have to live in fear that it could run out of funding and go over a cliff. We will continue fighting until these heroic men and women can rest assured this program will always be there for them." Read more here. ANDREW IN THE NEWS Congress must ensure the 'never forget' promise is kept: Rep. Andrew Garbarino Watch The Full Interview Here. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Brookhaven Holds Senior Citizens' Picnic This week, the Town of Brookhaven and the Division of Senior Citizen Affairs held their Annual Senior Citizens' Picnic. Over 1,000 seniors came out for the annual event where they had a community lunch, heard from local government officials, and enjoyed other activities. While Andrew was in Washington, D.C. for votes, members of his team attended to speak with constituents, hear their concerns, and share resources and information. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Securing Answers For Army Reserve Veteran A constituent was seeking Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery following 28 years of Army Reserve service. After submitting the appropriate paperwork, and waiting for a response, he learned that the form had been updated and feared his previous application had been discarded. The constituent resubmitted the paperwork but after several months still hadn't received a response. Andrew's casework team was able to contact the United States National Cemetery's Eligibility Verification Division and confirm that the constituent and his wife were entitle for burial in the National Cemetery.  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 Homeland Security Committee Holds Hearing On The Human Cost Of Biden's Border Crisis This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled “An Unbearable Price: The Devastating Human Costs of the Biden-Mayorkas Border Crisis.” Andrew questioned witnesses about the impact of the Biden Administration's border policies, including how they have damaged border patrol's ability to manage the crisis and the devastation caused by drug cartels and the fentanyl flooding into American communities. Watch his full line of questioning here. Andrew Votes To Preserve Consumer Choice To Buy Gas Cars This week, Andrew voted to pass the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act to block Biden’s EPA from issuing waivers for regulations that ban the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines. Following states like New York and California taking action to ban gas cars, this legislation seeks to preserve consumer choice, maintain competition in the automotive markets, and ensure families have access to reliable and affordable vehicles. 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. Garbarino Congressman representing New York's 2nd Congressional District Washington, D.C. 2344 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-7896 Patchogue 31 Oak Street, Suite 20 Patchogue, NY 11772 Phone: (631) 541-4225 Rep. Garbarino | 2344 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]