Andrew Garbarino

Andrew Garbarino worked in a local hardware store and took part in student government while attending Sayville High School.¹ His parents worked in law, small business and teaching, and he grew up with a brother and two sisters.² In a 2022 candidate questionnaire, he also described himself as godfather of three.² He later joined his father's law practice in downtown Sayville.¹

Garbarino earned his bachelor's degree at George Washington University in 2006 and his J.D. at Hofstra in 2009.³ His undergraduate studies were in history and classical humanities.¹ He practiced law before representing Long Island's 7th Assembly District for four terms, serving from 2013 through 2020.³²

He entered Congress in January 2021 and now chairs the House Homeland Security Committee.³ With bipartisan colleagues, he introduced the House version of small business cyber training legislation.⁴ The corresponding Senate measure became the Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2022, directing the SBA to arrange cybersecurity certification for staff at lead Small Business Development Centers.⁵

His current agenda includes stronger border security, combating cyber threats, protecting critical infrastructure and supporting first responders.⁶ He also advocates continued care for World Trade Center Health Program responders and survivors, alongside tax relief and housing affordability.⁶ Democrat Patrick Halpin challenges him for the 2nd District seat.⁷