Andrew Garbarino
Andrew Garbarino | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Peter King |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 7th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Fitzpatrick |
| Succeeded by | Jarett Gandolfo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Reed Garbarino September 27, 1984 Sayville, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) Hofstra University (JD) |
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| Website | House website |
Andrew Reed Garbarino (/ˌɡɑːrbərˈiːnoʊ/ 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 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 and 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.