Biography
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
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Bachelor of Arts in History and Classical Humanities from The George Washington University
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Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law
Political Experience
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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.
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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
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Legislation: Introduced and co-sponsored multiple bills, including the VSO Support Act and the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act.
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Community Funding: Secured significant appropriations for community projects, such as sewer and flood resilience initiatives, law enforcement support, and services for Alzheimer's patients.
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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.”
