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U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and his fellow U.S. House Financial Services Committee Republicans are demanding that Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg resign. 'Your unwillingness to leave the FDIC continues to erode the credibility and independence of the agency you are tasked to protect,' the lawmakers wrote in an Aug. 14 letter sent to Gruenberg, who they claim is politicizing his office. For instance, during the July 30 FDIC board meeting, at Gruenberg’s direction, a long list of new matters was considered, the majority of which were approved along partisan lines, according to their letter, which cited a Punchbowl news article describing the policy dump as being 'aimed at undoing Trump-era deregulation in a marathon board meeting.' 'These reports only underscore your handiwork,' wrote Rep. Hill and his committee colleagues. “Rather than work in a bipartisan manner to ensure broadly supported improvements to FDIC policies, regulations, and rules, you continue to pursue more partisan policies to the detriment of the FDIC’s independence. 'Unfortunately for FDIC regulated banks, these drastic policy swings create uncertainty and needless expenses,' they added. Among the 28 members who joined Rep. Hill in signing the letter was U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Andy Barr (R-KY), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Young Kim (R-CA).

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THIS TUESDAY, Andrew is holding a Back To School Backpack Giveaway in cooperation with the Suffolk County Police Department, Suffolk County Sheriffs Department, NYPD, Bellport Teachers Association, Youth Enrichment Services (YES), ECLI-VIBES, and others at the Bellport Community Center starting at 12:00PM. They will be giving away over 250 backpacks and school supplies, providing Child ID Cards, and more. The SCPD K9 and Emergency Services units will be on site with SWAT trucks and equipment for the kids to view and the NYPD soccer teams will be offering a soccer clinic and resources. Andrew is proud to help bring our community together for this event to benefit NY-02 families. Come by for an afternoon of fun and informational resources!

A constituent reached out to Andrew's office needing a next-day appointment with the passport office after realizing days before a trip that his passport expired in two months. Many countries require that passports be valid up to 90 days after your return date of travel. Andrew's casework team was able to secure the constituent an appointment to renew his passport so that he could make his trip this weekend.

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. 

Following reports of a deadly listeria outbreak impacting Boar's Head deli meat, Andrew led his fellow Long Island Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Biden Administration asking for answers about what is being done to protect Americans from listeria. On July 26, 2024, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of Boar’s Head Provisions Co. (Boar’s Head) liverwurst products, as well as additional deli meat products that were produced on the same line and the same day as the liverwurst. According to reports, there have been at least 15 cases across New York State including four on Long Island and six in New York City. Andrew is calling for answers from the CDC and FSIS on what is being done to address the outbreak and raise public awareness. Learn more here.