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 Wishes NY-02 a Happy Fourth of July! Tomorrow Americans celebrate 246 years of independence as the greatest nation on earth. Thank you to all the brave men and women of our armed forces past and present, without whom our freedom would not be possible. ANDREW IN THE NEWS OPINION: Advancing US investment in K-12 cybersecurity education is a matter of national security By Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino " As our nation faces rising threats from increasingly sophisticated cyber adversaries, there has never been a more urgent need to fill the cybersecurity talent pipeline. Last year, cybercrime cost the U.S. $6.9 billion and experts predict global cybercrime costs to grow to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Cyber attacks from malicious actors are a serious threat to both our economic stability and national security, as we have seen through the increase of cyber intrusions against critical infrastructure sectors in recent years. At the same time, there is a significant workforce gap which leaves the United States in an even more vulnerable position...As Congress works through its annual appropriations process, I urge my colleagues to remain steadfast in the face of mounting cyber threats. Without adequate funding invested in K-12 cybersecurity education, we risk falling even further behind on the global stage and in the Great Power Competition with Russia and China. By prioritizing K-12 cybersecurity education and training development, we are advancing our national security interests, preparing our future workforce to be more cyber resilient, and equipping them with the skills needed to keep our nation safe and secure now and for future generations. " Read Andrew's full op-ed here. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Celebrates New Museum In Honor Of Local Navy SEAL This week Andrew had the privilege of attending the opening of the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville. This museum will serve to educate the public about U.S. Navy SEALS and to honor Navy SEALS who have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. One such hero is Long Island native, LT Michael P. Murphy, who selflessly gave his life to save the lives of his team during a 2005 operation in Afghanistan. This museum will help ensure the bravery and heroism of SEALs like LT Murphy are never forgotten. Learn more here. Andrew Shares Social Security Resources Local Social Security offices continue to offer more in-person appointments and services for people without an appointment: Visit www.ssa.gov/onlineservices to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card, print a benefit verification letter, and more. Call SSA toll-free at 1 800 772 1213 between weekdays 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to speak to a representative. Learn more about how to get help from the SSA here and click here to find your local SSA office. Andrew Highlights Long Island Rail Road's Fourth of July Weekend Service Schedule Attention LIRR Riders, there will be changes to the LIRR schedule during this holiday weekend. On Sunday, July 3, the LIRR will operate on a Saturday schedule. The added return service from the Hamptons and Montauk will not operate Sunday, but will instead operate on Monday, July 4. On Monday, July 4, the LIRR will operate on a Sunday schedule with added return service from the Hamptons and Montauk. On Tuesday, July 5, train 2705 will operate, departing Montauk at 7:28 am. This train normally runs on Summer Mondays. For more information visit new.mta.info. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Emergency Passport Request On the evening of June 17th, a constituent contacted Andrew about urgent travel needed within just two weeks. His passport application had been rejected due to paperwork issues. Our office got involed and he was able to receive his passport with just over 3 hours to spare! 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 Andrew Calls on Biden Administration To Address Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitism and violence against the Jewish community has been on the rise in New York and across the country. That's why Andrew, along with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman Brad Schneider and Congressman Ted Deutch led 88 Members of Congress in a letter urging Department of Homeland Security’s Secretary Mayorkas to take urgent action to address this growing problem. The letter says in part, "We are asking you to advocate for a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy, led by your Department, to specifically address the growing problem of domestic antisemitism. We must ensure our federal, state, and local agencies are communicating with one another and have the necessary education, training, and resources to confront this threat. We must ensure every facet of our government is engaging with local community partners on the front lines. And we must ensure DHS and all its inter-agency partners are prioritizing this issue and tackling it with the urgency and coordination it warrants." You can read the full letter here. Andrew Urges DOE To Take Steps To Protect Our Electrical Grid This week, Andrew sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging the Administration to prioritize microgrid expansion and local power resilience. Microgrids are critical to boost power reliability, manage energy costs, and mitigate both cyber and physical risks to our power grid. Andrew said that it is essential that the Administration include microgrids in our national infrastructure resilience strategy for the benefit of communities, businesses, and customers in New York and across the country. 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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