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 Calls On Biden Administration To Reverse Decision To Create An Unofficial U.S. Consulate To Palestinians In Jerusalem This week, Andrew joined with 80 of his colleagues in the House and Senate to call on the Biden Administration to reverse its plan to evade U.S. law by creating an unofficial U.S. consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem. The Trump Administration fully and faithfully implemented the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 by moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and by closing the U.S. Consulate General for the Palestinians in Jerusalem and merging its functions into the U.S. Embassy’s ‘Palestinian Affairs Unit’. The Biden Administration’s plan is an attempt to evade this law and signals support for reversing the Trump Administration’s recognition of Jerusalem is the eternal and undivided capital of Israel. Andrew stands firmly behind the people of Israel, one of our greatest allies, and recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s unequivocal capital. ANDREW IN THE NEWS Resolution designates National Cybersecurity Education Month " U.S. Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) has introduced a resolution designating June as National Cybersecurity Education Month. 'In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is national security,' Garbarino, ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee, said. 'As our foreign adversaries grow increasingly sophisticated, it is more important than ever that we fill the cybersecurity talent pipeline to ensure that we can meet rising cyber threats and better protect our future. That starts with education.' Garbarino said the action would promote the essential need to improve cybersecurity literacy among K-12 students. " Click to Listen. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Attends U.S. Merchant Marine Graduation Andrew recently had the privilege of taking part in the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's 86th Commencement to celebrate the 224 midshipmen graduating in the class of 2022. Academy graduates are highly sought after as officers in the military and the merchant marine. In time of war or national emergency, the U.S. Merchant Marine becomes critical to national security as the “fourth arm of defense.” HRSA Announces New Maternal Mental Health Hotline Andrew wanted to highlight a new mental health resource available to New York moms and mom nationwide. The Health Resources and Services Administration has announced a National Maternal Mental Health Hotline which provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Parents and their loved ones who contact the Hotline will be put in contact with professional counselors who will immediately deliver real-time support, information, and resources to those in need. Call 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS or visit the HRSA website for more information. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Securing SSN for Newborn A Massapequa Park resident filed for a new social security card for his daughter after she was born through the assistance of a surrogate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Given that the Social Security office could not verify his daughter’s birth due to all records being sealed, her number was never issued and he could not add her to his health insurance, resulting in many medical bills from the hospital. Within 72 hours, our caseworkers discovered a way to clear her application and assign his daughter a Social Security Number. 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 for the federal 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 Homeland Security Committee Explores Risks and Potential of Emerging Technologies This week, the Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation held a hearing called “Securing the Future: Harnessing the Potential of Emerging Technologies While Mitigating Security Risks.” Andrew underscored the need to ensure our “cyber capabilities maintain pace with lightning speed evolution” as we witness the emergence of new technologies. Click here to watch Andrew question witnesses including Mr. Ron Green, Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer of Mastercard and Mr. Rob Strayer, Executive Vice President for Policy, Information Technology Industry Council. Andrew Calls for Committee to Take Up Bill To Provide Benefits To Toxic Exposed Military Firefighters This week, Andrew called on the Veteran Affairs Committee to bring forward bipartisan legislation he cosponsors that would ensure military firefighters with toxic exposure related illnesses receive the U.S. federal benefits they deserve. The Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act would give America’s military firefighters access to the fair compensation, healthcare, and retirement benefits they’ve earned throughout their service. Read the letter here. 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. 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