
Andrew R. Garbarino
U.S. Representative, NY-2
NY House · Republican
Andrew Reed Garbarino ( GAR-bə-REE-noh; born September 27, 1984) is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 2nd congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the New York State Assemblyman for the 7th district from 2013 to 2020. A moderate Republican, Garbarino is a member of the moderate Republican Governance Group and is known for frequently breaking with his party on high-profile issues. In 2021, he voted with Democrats to help pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and supported the creation of a commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack. In 2022, he voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act. In 2023, he was one of 18 Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan's nomination for speaker of the House all three times. In July 2025, he became the Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee following the resignation of Mark Green. Within this role, Garbarino stated his main priorities would include strengthening cybersecurity, counterrorism, and improving preparedness for natural disasters.
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