Role
US Representative
Born
September 27, 1984 (41 years old)
Office
United States
About
Andrew Reed Garbarino, born on September 27, 1984, in Sayville, New York, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 2nd Congressional District since 2021. A lifelong Long Islander, he has dedicated his career to public service and community involvement. Before his tenure in Congress, Garbarino served four terms in the New York State Assembly, representing the 7th District from 2013 to 2020.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in History and Classical Humanities from The George Washington University
- Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law
Political Experience
- New York State Assembly : Represented the 7th District, focusing on increasing state funding for Long Island school districts, environmental protection, opposing tax hikes, and supporting law enforcement.
- U.S. House of Representatives : Serving New York's 2nd Congressional District, Garbarino is a member of the House Financial Services Committee, the House Homeland Security Committee, and the House Ethics Committee.
Notable Achievements
- Legislation: Introduced and co-sponsored multiple bills, including the VSO Support Act and the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act.
- Community Funding: Secured significant appropriations for community projects, such as sewer and flood resilience initiatives, law enforcement support, and services for Alzheimer's patients.
- Caucus Memberships: Co-founded the Congressional SALT Caucus and serves as the Republican lead of the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act.
Garbarino's commitment to his constituents is evident through his active participation in community organizations like the Sayville Rotary Club and the Knights of Columbus, embodying the Rotary Club’s motto, “Service Above Self.”
Committees
Homeland Security
chair
Homeland Security Committee Border Security and Enforcement
ex officio
Homeland Security Committee Counterterrorism and Intelligence
ex officio
Homeland Security Committee Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
ex officio
Homeland Security Committee Oversight, Investigations and Accountability
ex officio
Homeland Security Committee Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States
ex officio
Homeland Security Committee Emergency Management and Technology
ex officio
Homeland Security Committee Transportation and Maritime Security
ex officio
Ethics
member
Ethics Committee Investigative Subcommittee in the Matter of Representative Cory Mills
chair
Financial Services
member
Financial Services Committee Capital Markets
vice chair
Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance
member
Financial Services Committee Oversight and Investigations
member
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