Andrew R. Garbarino
Representative for New York · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8897, the Improving Travel for American Families Act.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Van Epps). Mr. VAN EPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. As you heard from my colleague from Colorado, $4.5 billion was brought in last year under the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee. What passengers don't know is that the first $1.6 billion last year was diverted to something else other than passenger security.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8535, the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 7574, the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026. The Department of Homeland Security's Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach, or ELO, Office operates as a separate office within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
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“Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 7574. I congratulate Mr. Evans on this fine piece of legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“This plan must specifically address ways to improve coordination with law enforcement agencies, centralize points of contact, and enhance information sharing. Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Evans for his leadership. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 7574, the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026. The Department of Homeland Security's Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach, or ELO, Office operates as a separate office within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Despite their similar functions, ELO operates separately from I&A's Partner Engagement directorate, which facilitates information flow and access for State, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. The ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act will require the DHS Secretary to develop a comprehensive plan to reorganize the ELO office and realign it with the work of I&A's Partner Engagement directorate to streamline operations and eliminate redundancies.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 7574.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I congratulate and thank Mr. Walkinshaw for his hard work on this bill. It is a great piece of legislation. I encourage my colleagues to support H.R. 8535, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“It also required the Government Accountability Office to audit the program. A September 2025 GAO report analyzed the Department's efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, with findings that DHS had not yet established the program, that CBP was not provided adequate information from across DHS components that would inform the program, and that DHS had not developed performance goals and metrics to track them. This legislation will support current DHS efforts to implement these requirements and combat the flow of illicit fentanyl into the United States. Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8535, the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act. This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each of its components. Additionally, this bill requires each relevant DHS component to share information related to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl with each other, as well as identify any barriers to sharing information and data. The fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act required DHS to establish a program to collect data and develop measures to assess the effectiveness of efforts to detect and deter illicit fentanyl.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8535.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8535) to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl, as amended.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. Van Epps. This is his first piece of legislation that will be passing in the House. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8168, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Van Epps). Mr. VAN EPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act. When the United States designates a nation as a major non-NATO ally, MNNA, it comes with security cooperation and possible trade deals for defense equipment. This is an important designation that our Nation does not grant lightly. However, we cannot ignore the fact that foreign terrorist organizations continue to operate in or around some MNNA countries, creating threats that could have serious consequences for U.S. national security. {time} 1650 For that reason, it is critical for Congress to have a full picture of the terrorist organizations that may be operating within our partner nations.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Over time, there has been inconsistent oversight of the major non- NATO allies program, and today there are situations where U.S. designated terrorist organizations are present or operating in countries that have also been designated major non-NATO allies. This legislation will strengthen oversight of the program to ensure the United States has an adequate threat picture when it comes to terrorist activity in designated major non-NATO allies. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Van Epps for his leadership and encourage my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8168, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act. The Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to submit a report to Congress assessing terrorism threats from designated terrorist organizations operating in countries designated by the United States as a major non-NATO ally. Major non-NATO allies benefit from expedited procedures in the foreign military sales process, and this status also makes them desirable for foreign military financing. Major non-NATO allies are also eligible for enhanced defense research collaboration and the positioning of U.S. defense equipment.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8168.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8168) to require an assessment of terrorism threats to the United States posed by foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists present in countries that are major non- NATO allies, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8897, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8897, the Improving Travel for American Families Act. This bill allows the TSA Administrator to establish a 2-year pilot program to expedite access and implement alternative screening lanes for passengers and accompanying children under the age of 12. If established, this pilot program would be prioritized at airports with high volumes of family travelers, as well as at airports that have the space to accommodate additional screening lanes. This legislation will help ease the burdens families face when traveling with young children and improve the overall passenger experience. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Mackenzie for his leadership and urge my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8897.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8897) to improve travel for American families, and for other purposes, as amended.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Kennedy and congratulate him on his hard work. Nobody knows how to remove snow quite like those Buffalo Bills fans, especially on game day. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3106, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“DHS must then provide an after-action report to Congress consisting of initial findings, plans to incorporate any lessons learned into future DHS operations, and any proposed legislative changes informed by this exercise. This legislation will help strengthen the United States' ability to respond to terrorist threats, especially when they might coincide with extreme weather events. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3106, the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025. This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through appropriate offices and components of DHS to develop and conduct an exercise featuring the participation of Federal, State, local, Tribal, territorial agencies, and private-sector stakeholders focusing on a collective response to terrorism that includes the management of the cascading effects on critical infrastructure that results from the occurrence of a terrorist attack during an extreme cold weather event.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 3106.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3106) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 9388, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9388, the One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act. This legislation extends the one-stop security pilot program for an additional 4 years. The one-stop security pilot program is operated by TSA and aims to streamline travel for passengers returning to the United States from international travel who have domestic connections. Under the usual screening process, passengers coming from outside the United States undergo inspections by Customs and Border Protection, collect their checked bags, and exit the sterile area of the airport.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 9388.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 9388) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize an extension of a program to permit screened passengers and their property arriving on direct flights or flight segments originating at certain foreign last point of departure airports to continue on additional flights or flight segments originating in the United States without additional screening, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 9391, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“The Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act provides increased certainty for this pilot program to ensure it can continue to develop while Congress assesses its long-term viability. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey, Representative Pou, for cosponsoring this important legislation. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9391, the Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026. First established in 2019, the Reimbursable Screening Services Program is a pilot program that allows screening services to be conducted outside the primary passenger terminal screening area. This pilot program has helped provide TSA with reliable streams of revenue while at the same time maintaining a safe and efficient screening environment. This bill extends the Reimbursable Screening Services Program through fiscal year 2031 and increases the number of allowable participating entities from 8 to 14.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 9391.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 9391) to authorize an extension and expansion of the Reimbursable Screening Services Program of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes, as amended.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I also applaud the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Carter) for his leadership on this piece of legislation. As a Member from New York, I have seen firsthand the benefits and the need for UASI grants. I think it is very important that Congress be kept informed of decisions being made when it comes to these grants. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, H.R. 8874, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Every year, FEMA determines eligible high-risk urban areas for UASI funding through analysis of relative risk of terrorism experienced by urban areas in the United States. As relative terrorism risk undertaken by urban area jurisdictions changes every year, this can sometimes lead to urban areas that were once eligible for UASI funding in one year no longer being eligible in future years. This legislation will provide consistent information to Congress on the ability of urban areas at risk of terrorism threats to maintain their Homeland Security capabilities. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include any extraneous material on H.R. 8874.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8874) to amend the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to require recurring reports on the transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 9328, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 9328, the Improving Travel for Military Members Act. The Improving Travel for Military Members Act will allow the TSA Administrator to establish a 3-year pilot program to expedite access to security screening for traveling Active-Duty military personnel and their accompanying family members. If established, this pilot program will focus on airports closest to military installations with large Active-Duty populations, which will help to ease travel for the men and women bravely serving our Nation. I want to thank Representative Biggs for her leadership and encourage my colleagues to support the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on H.R. 9328.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 9328) to improve travel for active-duty personnel and accompanying family, and for other purposes, as amended.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8770, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. As you heard from my colleague from Colorado, $4.5 billion was brought in last year under the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee. What passengers don't know is that the first $1.6 billion last year was diverted to something else other than passenger security. This bill would say the first $750 million of that passenger security fee would go directly to equipment, and then the balance of that money would go to the TSA discretionary fund, which actually would allow the TSA to get access to this money. Last year, the TSA discretionary fund didn't have access to this money until the first $1.85 billion was spent. Now, they are going to get access, if this bill becomes law, after the first $750 million is spent on security equipment to make our traveling public safe. Mr.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“I thank Representative Strong for his leadership, and I look forward to continuing our engagement on both sides of the aisle and with our colleagues on the Appropriations Committee to ensure that this bill improves deployment timelines for critical aviation security technology without any unintended consequences for the TSA workforce or any other TSA operations. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 8770, the SAFEGUARDS Act. This legislation establishes a sense of Congress that 9/11 passenger security fee revenue should be put toward TSA security screening purposes following the end of the current fee diversion at the end of fiscal year 2027. Additionally, this bill directs funds collected from this fee to modernize and sustain explosive detection systems and technology at TSA security checkpoints beginning in fiscal year 2028. The SAFEGUARDS Act will strengthen aviation security by ensuring passenger security fee revenue is used for its intended purpose: providing additional resources to protect the traveling public.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8770.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8770) to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security, and for other purposes, as amended.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗