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 Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in honor of the patron saint of Ireland and in honor of Irish culture and the many contributions of the Irish-American community. More than 100 St. Patrick's Day parades are held across the United States with New York being home to one of the largest celebrations. Andrew is honored to represent a district with such a rich tradition of Irish-American culture and wishes all a very Happy St. Patrick's Day. ANDREW IN THE NEWS Rep. Andrew Garbarino on Chuck Schumer's Israeli election comments: 'It’s a disgrace' Watch The Full Interview Here. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Joins Girl Scout Blood Drive in Bayport-Blue Point Yesterday, Andrew was glad to join the New York Blood Center Blood Drive at the Bayport-Blue Point Library. Girl Scout Amanda Woods organized the drive as her Gold Award Project - an incredible achievement. Great work Amanda and thank you to all who turned out to donate blood and save lives. Andrew Supports GiGi's Playhouse Andrew was proud to attend GiGi's Playhouse Long Island's 3rd Annual Wonderland Gala to announce federal funding he secured to help launch GiGi University’s career readiness program and the Hugs & Mugs supported employment program. GiGi's Playhouse is committed to seeing a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and provides free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Securing Widower's IRS Refund A constituent contacted Andrew's office after he had received a refund check from the IRS late in the year following his wife's passing. The refund check was a joint return and he couldn’t get a straight answer out of the Treasury Department or the IRS as to how to get the name changed so he could cash it as an individual without his late wife. Andrew's casework team got in touch with the IRS and the constituent was able to secure the refund check after clearing up the discrepancy. 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 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 Votes To Protect Americans From Chinese Surveillance This week, Andrew voted for H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 352 – 65. This legislation protects Americans and prevents foreign adversaries, such as China, from targeting, surveilling, and manipulating the American people through online applications like TikTok. In a statement, Andrew said, "To have such a globally popular social media platform like TikTok controlled by foreign adversaries poses an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security and allows our adversaries to surveil and influence the American public, both through the data we produce and the information we share and consume." Read more here. Andrew Denounces Biden Immigration Policies This week, Andrew voted for H.Res.1065, Denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies. The Biden Administration's policies have led to a crisis at our southern border, exasperated the fentanyl crisis, exposed our nation to drug and human traffickers and members of the terrorist watch list, and ultimately put both Americans and migrants at risk. This Resolution formally expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that President Biden's immigration policies are to blame, in conjunction with other efforts of Republicans in the House and Senate to secure the southern border. 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]