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 Condemns Assassination Attempt On President Trump Last night, at a rally in Pennsylvania, a gunman fired on former President Trump - striking him in the ear and injuring several members of the crowd. Thankfully, secret service acted quickly and President Trump is safe and well. However, we have since learned that one spectator was killed and two others remain in critical condition. Andrew was shocked and outraged when reports of this assassination attempt broke saying, "I’m glad to hear that President Trump is reported safe following this horrendous act of political violence. Praying for him and those in the crowd tonight and I thank secret service for their quick response to the attack." The gunman has been reported as deceased. There is no excuse for this kind of political violence and Andrew condemns it in the strongest possible terms. Please join him in keeping your thoughts and prayers with the victims and their families. ANDREW IN THE NEWS House lawmakers urge administration to ‘immediately’ nominate Abraham Accords ambassador " A bipartisan group of 33 House lawmakers wrote to President Joe Biden on Thursday urging him to “immediately” nominate an ambassador-level envoy for the Abraham Accords and Middle East normalization, a position established by Congress late last year. Legislation establishing the post, which requires Senate confirmation, was approved as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act in December 2023, but no deadline was provided for the administration to name an ambassador. Lawmakers are alleging that no progress has been made. 'It is incumbent that you nominate an Envoy as soon as possible in accordance with the FY24 NDAA,' the lawmakers wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden...'Unfortunately, since this position was created in December, it is our understanding that no progress has been made to nominate an Envoy,' the lawmakers wrote. 'In fact, at a House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee hearing on June 23, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf stated that there is not even a short list.' They said that filling the post would help show Israel and the international community that the U.S. remains interested in normalization...The letter was co-signed by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Ben Cline (R-VA), Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), Pat Fallon (R-TX), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Thomas Kean (R-NJ), David Kustoff (R-TN), Nick LaLota (R-NY), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Andrew Ogles (R-TN), John Rutherford (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Michael Waltz (R-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), Brandon Williams (R-NY) and Joe Wilson (R-SC), as well as Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR). " Click here to read the full article. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Deer Park Lions International Club Awards Scholarship Deer Park Lions International Club recently held a meeting during which they recognized essay content and scholarship winner Katia Papailler who will be attending college in the fall. While Andrew was in DC for votes, a representative from his office attended to congratulate Katia and provide a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for her accomplishment. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Identifying Mail Fraud Scheme A constituent contacted Andrew's office after receiving a suspicious letter that she suspected was part of a scam. Andrew's casework team contacted the Postal Inspection Service who confirmed that the letter was indeed part of a mail fraud scheme. The letter in question claimed she had won a sweepstakes and even included a seemingly real check. Please be advised, a legitimate sweepstakes will never ask for the recipient to send money or pay a tax or fee to claim a prize. Never provide your personal or financial information to parties unknown via mail, email, or phone. If you believe you may have received a suspicious offer or solicitation you can report it at www.USPIS.gov/report or call 1-877-876-2455. 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 Treasury Secretary During Financial Services Hearing This week, the House Financial Services Committee heard the Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System. Andrew questioned Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding U.S. and international efforts to counter China, among other things. Watch Andrew's line of questioning here. Andrew Meets with Long Island Sound Citizens Advisory Committee This week, Andrew met with the Long Island Sound Citizens Advisory Committee in his Washington, D.C. office. The committee is a local volunteer organization that advocates for the restoration and protection of Long Island Sound. Andrew is committed to protecting Long Island's natural resources which are essential for the economic prosperity of our communities. 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. 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