Andrew Garbarino — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in New York, 2026

Andrew Garbarino, as Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, led hearings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He emphasized transparency, communication, and accountability in enforcing immigration laws, stating that public trust and public safety are linked. Garbarino called for a full investigation into federal use of force during immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota.

“Transparency, communication, and accountability are the keys to good government. This is why oversight is important. Informing Congress and the public is not casting accusations, nor is it a punishment. Congress has a duty to hear directly from the executive branch––a duty I take seriously––and the executive branch has a duty to keep us informed." - Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino, opening statement at Homeland Security Committee hearing, February 10, 2026.”

Andrew Garbarino has actively supported healthcare initiatives for 9/11 first responders, securing permanent and uninterrupted funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Additionally, he has voted to improve the delivery of mobile crisis mental health services and to establish patient protections from excessive hospital emergency charges.

Andrew Garbarino voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act in February 2026. He also supported the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act and a bill regarding undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries. The League of Conservation Voters assigned him a 9% score in 2025 and a 15% lifetime score, indicating opposition to various environmental protection measures.

Andrew Garbarino voted "Yea" on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HR 21) and co-sponsored it. He also voted "Yea" on the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (HR 6359) and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (HR 6945). He received an "A" rating from SBA Pro-Life America, indicating his stance against abortion funding and in defense of the unborn. He received a 0-7% rating from Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Andrew Garbarino voted in favor of the PROTECT Taiwan Act (HR 1531) and the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 (S 1383). He emphasized the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security due to a heightened threat landscape following Iran strikes, stating the need for maximum readiness to prevent and respond to threats. Garbarino also introduced a bill to reauthorize and expand federal counter-drone authorities, which passed out of committee.

““As we face a heightened threat landscape, it is more important now than ever that we fully fund the Department of Homeland Security. We cannot afford delays,” Rep. Andrew Garbarino said. “We must ensure DHS is operating at maximum readiness to prevent and respond to threats against our homeland.” (Andrew Garbarino, notus.org, February 28, 2026)”

Representative Andrew Garbarino advocates for requiring all 50 states to include the events of September 11th, 2001, in elementary and secondary school curricula. He introduced a House Resolution to this effect, aiming to preserve the memories of the fallen and ensure future generations understand the lessons and sacrifices from that day. Garbarino also introduced the USMMA Athletics Act (H.R. 6961) to modernize and strengthen athletic programs at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

““I remember the events of September 11, 2001, as if they were yesterday, and I know the same is true for most Americans who lived through that horrific day,”said Rep. Garbarino. “For tens of millions of young Americans, and for future generations who were not there to see it, we have a responsibility to preserve the memories of the fallen, the heroism we witnessed, and the national security failures that left our country vulnerable to attack. We made a promise to ‘Never Forget’, but today, only a handful of states require 9/11 to be taught in their schools. My goal is to make that number fifty, so every child in America grows up understanding the lessons of that day and the sacrifices that followed.” (Rep. Andrew Garbarino, press release, September 10, 2025)”

Andrew Garbarino strongly supports the Second Amendment, asserting that law-abiding citizens should not face excessive regulations that undermine their rights. He voted against H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, and H.R. 7910 in 2022, stating these measures would make it difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms. He also opposed New York's SAFE Act and condemned efforts to tax ammunition, advocating for addressing violent crime by focusing on criminals rather than restricting legal gun ownership.

“I strongly support the Second Amendment. Law abiding Americans should be unencumbered by excessive regulations that would undermine the Second Amendment rights beyond reasonable measure. In Congress, I voted against H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, which would expand the scope of background checks and make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms.”