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 VA Works To Raise Awareness About Expanded Benefits Available Under PACT Act The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is working to raise awareness about expanded access to benefits for veterans with service related toxic exposure following the passage of the PACT Act, which Andrew was proud to support. Click here to watch the VA's new PSA. For more information visit www.va.gov/PACT or contact our office and Andrew's team of caseworkers would be happy to help. ANDREW IN THE NEWS Morning Cybersecurity: GOP trio wants DHS to buck up on oversight " In a letter out this morning, three House Republicans are urging the Department of Homeland Security to complete a long-delayed report examining whether CISA boasts the personnel and resources it needs to meet its growing responsibilities. “Understanding CISA’s current ability to fulfill its mission and receiving a comprehensive review of the personnel and resources required to do so are absolutely paramount for congressional oversight and the security of our nation,” write Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and John Katko (R-N.Y.) in the Friday missive. One year late — Addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the letter criticizes the agency for failing to meet a January deadline for the review, suggesting it is not properly prioritizing its oversight of CISA. “As the department overseeing CISA, submitting a baseline understanding of the ability of the agency to fulfill ‘the missions of the agency’ and a ‘comprehensive force structure assessment of CISA’ should be one of your highest priorities,” reads the letter. " Listen Here To Read Full Article. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Attends SCCOA Christmas Party This week, Andrew joined the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association (SCCOA) for their annual Christmas party. Correction Officers are vital members of our law enforcement community and Andrew was glad to be able to spend the evening with them to thank them for their hard work and service on behalf of our community. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Cleaning Up Local USPS Office Our office received complaints about a local USPS office which had been littered. Andrew's casework team worked with the post office to ensure that the mess was cleaned up and would no longer detract from the community. 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 Raises Concerns Over Delay In DHS Force Structure Assessment This week, Andrew, as Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation Subcommittee, joined Rep. John Katko (R-NY) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) in sending a letter to DHS to expressed significant concern over the department's failure to submit the force structure assessment to Congress by the required deadline instructed in the fiscal year 2021 NDAA. Read the full letter here. Andrew Urges DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Extend Title 42 Order This week Andrew joined with Rep. Tony Gonzales and 47 of his colleagues in writing a letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas expressing concern over the December 21st, 2022 discontinuation of Title 42. The Members said in part, “Under Title 42, migrants were expelled at rates 40 percent or higher for nearly every month in FY22, which considerably alleviated congestion along our borders.” The Members continued, “Title 42 has served as the last effective deterrent against illegal border crossings. Without it, federal, state, and local law enforcement will be stretched beyond their limits, and threats to our national security will inevitably multiply.” Read the full 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. Garbarino Congressman representing New York's 2nd Congressional District ‌ ‌ ‌ Washington, D.C. 1516 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-7896 Fax: (202) 226-2279 Massapequa Park 1003 Park Boulevard Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Phone: (516) 541-4225 Fax: (516) 541-6602 Rep. Garbarino | 1516 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]