Andrew has reintroduced the Saving Vet Halls Act, his bipartisan legislation to protect and preserve local veterans’ halls that serve as lifelines for our veteran community. Organizations like the American Legion, AMVETS, and VFW provide critical support, services, and fellowship to veterans and their families, but too many are being forced to close their doors due to aging facilities and a lack of dedicated funding. Andrew’s bill creates a $10 million grant program through the VA to help Veterans Service Organizations make essential repairs and upgrades, ensuring these halls remain open, safe, and accessible for future generations of veterans. Andrew will continue fighting to make sure those who served have the resources, support, and community they deserve here at home.

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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, joins Rich Barrabi for his first one-on-one interview since taking on the new role.

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This week, Andrew’s Patchogue Office recognized one of our interns, Jack, as he prepares to report for Active Duty in the U.S. Army. Jack will be leaving New York next week to begin his service, and we are proud of his commitment to our country. As a token of support, Jack received a Challenge Coin from Andrew’s Service Academy Selection Committee. Andrew is grateful to Jack for his service and wishes him the very best as he begins this next chapter.

This week, People’s Arc of Suffolk hosted a Services Expo at their Bohemia campus, highlighting the essential programs and services they provide to individuals with developmental disabilities. The event featured interactive demonstrations, performances, and showcased career opportunities within the organization. Andrew commends People’s Arc of Suffolk for their continued leadership in empowering individuals and supporting families across our community.

A constituent reached out to Andrew’s office after facing significant delays receiving a tax refund owed to their late family member. Despite submitting all required documentation, the IRS had failed to process the refund, leaving the family frustrated and without resolution for over a year. Andrew’s casework team engaged with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate, and through their persistence and follow-up, successfully secured the release of the full refund.

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. 

This week, Andrew joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to launch the new Congressional Postal Service Caucus. The Caucus will focus on improving on-time delivery rates, protecting postal workers, and stopping harmful facility consolidations that reduce access to essential services, especially in rural and underserved communities. As Co-Chair of the Caucus, Andrew is committed to supporting the postal workforce, ensuring the Postal Service operates efficiently and effectively in every community, and advancing commonsense reforms that strengthen USPS for the long term.

Andrew recently helped introduce the Advocating for Small Business Act, legislation to ensure small businesses have a seat at the table during the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rulemaking process. Small businesses are the backbone of Long Island’s economy. This bill will establish dedicated Offices of Small Business within each of the SEC’s rulemaking divisions to ensure the concerns of small businesses and entrepreneurs are heard and addressed. Andrew is committed to making sure small businesses have the support they need to grow, succeed, and access capital here at home.

Andrew cosponsored a resolution condemning the violent attack on the Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, that occurred on July 7, 2025. The resolution expresses strong support for the men and women of the Border Patrol, offers deepest sympathies to those injured in the attack, and stands in solidarity with the McAllen community. Andrew remains committed to ensuring our law enforcement officers have the resources and support they need to protect our borders and keep our communities safe.