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 Responds To Outage Impacting Airlines and Other Businesses Across The Country On Friday, companies across the country experienced severe disruptions as a result of a significant IT outage. The outage impacted airlines, banks, hospitals, and other crucial businesses. As Chairman of the House Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, Andrew has been closely monitoring the situation. While reports show that this outage was not the result of a cyberattack or security breach but rather a flawed software update, Andrew and his colleagues in Congress are looking into how this happened and potential steps to ensure that an outage of this magnitude never happens again. ANDREW IN THE NEWS Skanska E-J ERT Joint Venture awarded rehabilitation contract for NYC East River Tunnel " Amtrak will be initiating the rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel in New York City later this year following the award of a construction contract to a Skanska E-J ERT Joint Venture. The tunnel is comprised of four tubes – two of which require significant repairs and comprehensive reconstruction following damage caused by floodwaters that entered the tunnel during Superstorm Sandy. The East River Tunnel opened in 1910, connecting New York Penn Station (NYP) with Queens. The East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project will demolish all existing tunnel systems down to the liner, before completely restoring both tubes that were damaged in 2012. 'The tubes making up The East River Tunnel are well over 100 years old and have deteriorated greatly over the last decade following storm damage during Superstorm Sandy," said U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02). 'This kind of deterioration of our public infrastructure is exactly why I voted to deliver federal funds for desperately needed infrastructure improvements. I am pleased to see this project moving forward to increase the public safety, reliability and security of this railway tunnel that New Yorkers rely on.' " Click here to read the full article. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Announces The Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act This week, Andrew joined with Senator Gillibrand and local advocates to announce the bipartisan, bicameral Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act. The bill, announced at a press conference on Fire Island would authorize The Pines Foundation to establish a memorial to honor Fire Island residents who died of AIDS and educate future generations about the AIDS epidemic and the impact that it had on Fire Island. “New York State was an epicenter of the AIDS epidemic, with the Pines and Cherry Grove communities being significantly impacted," Andrew said in a statement. "This memorial will be a fitting tribute to those who were lost to this awful disease. I am proud to have partnered with Senator Gillibrand to introduce this bipartisan bicameral legislation to move this memorial forward and ensure those lost will never be forgotten." CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Securing A Passport A Bayport resident contacted Andrew's office for assistance securing a passport on behalf of his minor daughter in advance of upcoming travel. Andrew's casework team contacted the National Passport processing center and was able to expedite the process and secure a passport for her in time. 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 Cosponsors Bill To Combat Human Trafficking Andrew recently cosponsored the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024 which would require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a certification program to incentivize employers in specific industries — including entertainment, hospitality, and transportation — to complete human trafficking awareness training. Andrew is committed to safeguarding Americans from this horrific crime and supports efforts to expand training for those in positions to recognize the signs of human trafficking and thereby reduce its occurrence. 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice