This upcoming week, as our nation observes Veterans Day, Andrew joins all Long Islanders in honoring the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. Their courage and sacrifice have preserved our freedoms and strengthened our communities.

In Congress, Andrew continues to champion legislation supporting veterans, such as the Saving Veterans Halls Act, which would help local Veterans Service Organizations access federal funding for building and technology improvements. He remains committed to ensuring that all veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned.

“It is a privilege to represent so many distinguished veterans from Long Island’s South Shore, men and women who continue to serve and strengthen our communities. To all who served, thank you.” – Congressman Garbarino

Homeland Security Chairman outlines "increased risk" of air travel due to Schumer Shutdown

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Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R., N.Y.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, explained to the Washington Reporter how his home state senator’s ongoing shutdown is causing an “increased risk amid an evolving threat landscape.” While Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) continues his historic obstruction, Garbarino painted a bleak portrait of what America’s airports look like — and laid the blame squarely at the feet of Schumer and his fellow Senate Democrats.

“By refusing to pass the House’s continuing resolution, Senate Democrats are forcing dedicated TSA and FAA personnel to work without pay, putting additional stress on this frontline workforce and causing lengthy delays at major airports, like Newark,” Garbarino told the Reporter. “Even worse, every minute this shutdown continues, it is undermining these professionals’ homeland security missions and putting the traveling public — and our airspace — at increased risk amid an evolving threat landscape. As we near the busy holiday season, it is vital for Congress to know the extent of these operational impacts and for my Senate Democrat colleagues to see the dangerous cost of prolonging this shutdown." "

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Earlier this week, Andrew’s office was contacted by a constituent who needed urgent help with his passport application before upcoming international travel. Due to an error on his original submission, the application was unable to process. Andrew’s casework team immediately guided the constituent through the correction process, worked with the appropriate federal agency to resubmit the documentation, and ensured the application was approved, processed, and shipped the very next day. Thanks to their quick action, the constituent will have his passport in hand before his scheduled departure.

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. 

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