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 ANDREW IN THE NEWS Long Island reps, New York senators slam FAA plan to relocate air traffic controllers " A bipartisan letter from House members in Long Island and New Jersey and New York senators called for the termination of a plan to reassign air traffic controllers from New York to the Philadelphia facility. The elected officials are calling the Federal Aviation Administration’s response dismissive as it pushes forward with the plan...Suozzi and Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-Nassau) sent a letter to the FAA that said 'the FAA has clearly failed to consider the many personal aspects of such a decision, including its effects on controller’s families, relatives, homeownership, and community ties.' It calls for the plan to be rescinded to prevent forced relocations. The letter was co-signed by New York Democratic Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Republican Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino and New Jersey Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez. " Click here to read the full article. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Officials Launch Home Elevation Program This week, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chief Executive Officer of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), and other officials and community leaders held a press conference announcing the launch of the preliminary Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) home elevation program, and reveal the maps of eligible structures. While Andrew was in D.C. for votes, a representative from his office attended the press conference to show support for the project and speak about Andrew's involvement in helping bring FIMP to fruition to help our coastal community. Raising Awareness For Veteran Mental Health Team Garbarino recently participated in the Operation Vest Dog Tag Run in support of our veteran community. The mission of the 8th Annual Dog Tag Run is to stamp out suicide amongst our veteran community while increasing mental health awareness and acceptance on Long Island. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Securing Tax Refund For Constituent After his mother passed away, a constituent was the administrator of her estate and filed taxes on her behalf for 2022. However, when the tax refund check arrived he was unable to access the funds as it was in his late mother's name. Andrew's casework team was able to contact the IRS and assist him in having the check reissued and addressed to the estate. 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 Questions Microsoft During Cybersecurity Hearing This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled “A Cascade of Security Failures: Assessing Microsoft Corporation’s Cybersecurity Shortfalls and the Implications for Homeland Security.” Andrew questioned witnesses on cyber incident reporting, cyber workforce efforts, and the security of Microsoft's products. Watch Andrew's line of questioning here. Andrew Introduces The Repair of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Act This week, Andrew introduced the Repair of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Act of 2024. This legislation would repair and modernize the check-in process for eligible law enforcement officers to fly armed on commercial airlines and streamline this process for both officers and TSA. It would also aid the mission of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), as armed law enforcement officers assume air marshal duties on a plane when federal air marshals are not present, improving passenger safety. Andrew Questions CFPB on Semi-Annual Report This week, Andrew participated in a House Financial Services Committee Hearing addressing the Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and requires the CFPB Director to issue semi-annual reports on the Bureau’s activities and testify before the committee on the report. Watch Andrew's line of questioning here. 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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