Andrew Garbarino

Mr. GARBARINO

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5078, the Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act, also known as the PILLAR Act. Madam Speaker, I first thank Congressman Ogles for his leadership in bringing forward this bipartisan bill. Cybersecurity is often discussed in the context of national systems, but the truth is that many of the most disruptive incidents occur in our own communities. In recent years, local governments across the country have experienced attacks that shut down city services, delayed school operations, locked police and court records, and forced jurisdictions of all sizes to spend significant funds on recovery. These events may not always make national headlines, but they have real consequences for families, businesses, and public safety. Some of these attacks come from criminal ransomware groups, while others originate from foreign adversaries that seek to test the resilience of American communities. The Committee on Homeland Security has monitored these trends closely. A recent cyber-threat snapshot shows that the majority of States have experienced significant cyber incidents at the local level this year, and many of those incidents targeted smaller jurisdictions that have limited staff, outdated systems, and fewer resources to defend themselves. Finally, this bill is the product of bipartisan work. It passed through the Committee on Homeland Security with support from Members across the political spectrum. I especially thank Representatives Swalwell and Evans for their work alongside myself and Congressman Ogles to advance this important legislation. That cooperation reflects a shared recognition that cybersecurity cannot be approached through a partisan lens. By passing the PILLAR Act, the House can reaffirm its commitment to our State, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. When our communities are more secure, our entire Nation is more secure. I thank Congressman Ogles, again, for his leadership in bringing forward this bipartisan bill. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5078, and I reserve the balance of my time

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Ogles).

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I, again, urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5078, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 260) to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

Mr. GARBARINO. 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 S. 260.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 260, the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act. This legislation will require the administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to update guidance related to screening of infant feeding materials. It will make the airport experience more bearable for traveling families. I thank my Democratic colleague, Mr. Swalwell, for leading the House version of this legislation, H.R. 820, through the committee earlier this year. Madam Speaker, I urge support, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I have no more speakers and am prepared to close after the gentleman from Puerto Rico closes. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I congratulate my colleague (Mr. Swalwell) on this bill. I am happy to support it. I am very pro-family and pro-parent, and I urge my colleagues to support S. 260. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2261) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam 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.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2261, the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis has a distinct role within the intelligence community of gathering and sharing intelligence across State, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. In recent years, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis has faced criticism for overreach in its handling of bulk data that raises privacy concerns for the sensitive information of U.S. citizens. This legislation will mandate that all DHS intelligence products undergo comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with constitutional protections. Madam Speaker, I urge support, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I have no more speakers, and I am prepared to close after the gentleman from Puerto Rico closes.

Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. As the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, preventing another 9/11 is my top priority. Being a Member from New York, I congratulate my colleague on his authorship and sponsorship of H.R. 2261. I urge all of my colleagues to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 2096, the Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act. Washington, D.C., is facing a public safety crisis. Last month alone, 20 people were shot and killed in the District of Columbia. In recent years, D.C. was rated the fifth deadliest city in America. At the core of the problem is a dangerously understaffed police force brought about by reckless policies. Law enforcement in D.C. has been left without basic bargaining rights or procedural protections, something my colleagues on the other side usually support, but for some reason here they are against it. This guts MPD's ability to recruit, retain, and respond. The result is consistently high crime rates and a staffing shortfall of about 800 officers that puts both police and residents at risk. I mean, I don't know if people forget, just under 2 years ago, one of our own colleagues was mugged at gunpoint several blocks from the Capitol. That might not have happened if we weren't understaffed by about 800 officers in Washington, D.C. When we undermine law enforcement, we embolden the criminals. Congress has a constitutional duty to ensure the MPD can effectively combat crime and keep Washingtonians safe. This legislation restores fairness and support for the men and women who risk their lives to keep our capital secure. If Washington, D.C., won't fix this problem, it is our job to. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and send a clear message: We stand with law enforcement and will not allow D.C. to spiral further into lawlessness.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, NYPD Sergeant Christopher E. Leap of Babylon, New York on the occasion of his recognition with an Honorable Mention in the 2025 TOP COPS Awards from the National Association of Police Organizations. Sergeant Leap has been an exemplary member of the NYPD and has been recognized by the department for his meritorious and excellent service to the City of New York 12 times since he joined the department in June 2013. Sergeant Leap was nominated for this award by his fellow officers for his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty in an incident that occurred on August 1, 2024, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. On that night, Sergeant Leap, along with Sergeant Carl Johnson, responded to reports of an armed robbery and apprehended a suspect after pursuing him on foot through busy traffic. During the struggle to detain the suspect, the assailant fired a shot, wounding both sergeants. Additional officers arrived on the scene, and working together, they were able to subdue the suspect and secure the area. Thanks to the swift and coordinated response of Sergeant Leap and his fellow officers, this violent criminal was taken into custody. Mr Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Sergeant Leap and to commend him for his heroism and this well-deserved award. I wish him many safe and distinguished years on the police force to come and convey my deepest gratitude for his outstanding service to the people of New York.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, NYPD Detective Fabio L. Gonzalez of Babylon, New York on the occasion of his recognition with an Honorable Mention in the 2025 TOP COPS Awards from the National Association of Police Organizations. Detective Gonzalez has distinguished himself as an exemplary member of the New York City Police Department, having been recognized for meritorious and excellent service to the City of New York 16 times since joining the department in July 2011. On July 4, 2024, in Jamaica, Queens, Detective Gonzalez and Officer Patrick E. Lynch responded to a call for assistance after a woman had been stabbed. Upon entering the apartment, they encountered the suspect holding a knife to his father's neck. After repeated commands in both English and Spanish were ignored and the suspect began to cut his father's throat, Officer Lynch fired at the suspect, striking him once, saving the father's life. Detective Gonzalez and Officer Lynch then discovered the near-lifeless body of an eight-year-old child and, recognizing the urgency of the moment, rushed the child to Jamaica Hospital in their patrol vehicle. Tragically, despite their heroic efforts, the child did not survive. Mr. Speaker, Detective Gonzalez demonstrated extraordinary courage, composure, and selflessness in the face of life-threatening danger. It is my great honor to recognize him for his bravery and to commend him on receiving this well-deserved award. I wish Detective Gonzalez continued success and safety in his distinguished service to the people of New York, and I extend my deepest gratitude for his unwavering dedication.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life of Norma Gonsalves, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Norma's legacy of service to her community is a testament to her lifelong passion for helping others. Born in Brooklyn in 1934, Norma spent 25 years as an educator in the New York City school system, where she devoted herself to introducing her students to classic literature and the preforming arts. After moving to East Meadow with her husband John, Norma immersed herself in community engagement through her work with civic and volunteer groups, and founded the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations. In 1998, Norma was elected to the Nassau County Legislature, where she represented Legislative District 13, including East Meadow, Salisbury, and parts of surrounding communities. During her nearly 20 years of service, Norma prioritized a bipartisan approach to public service and became the legislature's presiding officer in 2011. She championed initiatives to address drug addiction, support veterans, and reach out to the Hispanic community. Norma's unwavering passion for teaching and commitment to the well- being of her community have left an immeasurably positive impact on those she served. Norma's legacy will live on in the community she helped build, the countless lives she touched with her work, and in her family. Norma is survived by her three children, Gregg, Dana, and Carin, and four grandchildren.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. William ``Bill'' Ellis for his years of dedicated service to his community. In his long career in public service, Mr. Ellis has made immense contributions to keeping Suffolk County safe and prosperous. Soon after moving to Long Island from Brooklyn as a child, Mr. Ellis followed the example of service set by his father, who saw combat in the South Pacific while serving in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Ellis was first elected to be a State Committeeman at 21 years old and worked alongside elected officials and stakeholders to reach a fair contract for Correctional Officers. Mr. Ellis's years of hard work have made Smithtown a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Alongside Patricia, his wife of 51 years and a State Committeewoman, Mr. Ellis has shown an unwavering commitment to doing what is best for his community During his 25 years serving as Chairman of the Smithtown Republican Committee, Mr. Ellis has utilized his vast institutional knowledge and experience to lead the party to unprecedented levels of success. Smithtown residents have benefited from the town's tremendous growth and improvement thanks to Mr. Ellis's stewardship and advocacy. Some of the projects his leadership has made possible include investment in community and educational facilities, transportation infrastructure, and initiatives to protect the environment and access to clean drinking water, all while ensuring accountability and preventing waste of taxpayer funds. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating the lifetime of work that Mr. Ellis has accomplished and wish him many more years of continued success.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my sadness at the devastating news that Long Island native Omer Neutra, 21, was among the 47 Americans slaughtered by Hamas during the brutal October 7th massacre. Growing up on Long Island, Omer was a cherished and active member of his community at the Schechter School of Long Island, Midway Jewish Center, and as a participant in Jewish youth summer programs. Those who knew Omer will miss his magnetic, fun-loving personality and joyful spirit. My heart is with Omer's parents, Ronen and Orna, and his brother, Daniel, who have fought tirelessly to bring Omer home. May Omer's memory be a blessing.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember a dear friend, Susan Ashner, who recently passed away. As the founder and board chair of Beit Ruth, Susan worked tirelessly to create a safe haven for at-risk girls in Israel and break the cycle of generational violence. Susan's compassion and unwavering dedication touched so many lives and had an immeasurable positive impact on each girl she worked with. Her unparalleled legacy of kindness and leadership lives on through her husband, Michael, their children Samuel, Jessica, Julia, and Leo, and their loving family. I am honored to have counted such an extraordinary person as a friend.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Congressional Board of Visitors to thank the experts of the Maritime Security Infrastructure Council. Recognizing the vital role of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in our national security and concerned about outdated and deteriorating conditions across campus, they assembled a straightforward, multi-year plan to bring the campus up to a standard commensurate with its crucial function. I am pleased to include in the Record a summary of their plan to modernize the Academy's 80-year-old infrastructure as well as a link to the Full Speed Ahead Plan in its entirety, which can be found at https://wearetheusmma.com/fullspeedahead/. Graduates of the USMMA, one of our Nation's five federal service academies, make up more than 80 percent of the U.S. Navy Strategic Sealift Officer Force. Without these service-committed mariners, the Nation would have no assured source of trained, licensed officers to crew the vessels which move materiel, fuel and supplies to foreign shores in wartime. Without a comprehensive capital improvement plan and its timely execution, conditions on the USMMA's Kings Point, New York campus will continue to worsen, adversely impacting mission-critical training and hindering recruitment of dedicated service-obligated midshipmen. For far too long, Congress has ignored the infrastructure required to provide USMMA midshipmen the specialized education and training they need to fulfill their mission. It is now time to make the institution worthy of their commitment to serve our Nation. Maritime Security Infrastructure Council U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Full Speed Ahead Plan Full Speed Ahead: A Plan to Address Critical Infrastructure Needs at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Background: In January 2021, the Maritime Security Infrastructure Council (MSIC), a group with expertise in major construction project management and concerned about the deterioration of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) infrastructure, developed a comprehensive plan to bring the campus up to the standards necessary to prepare USMMA Midshipmen to lead our Nation's maritime mission in the 21st century. The Full Speed Ahead Plan is an intensive 8-year program to execute a decades overdue, comprehensive modernization: new academic buildings, physical readiness/training facilities, midshipmen morale and welfare spaces, parking structures, faculty and senior staff housing, utilities, IT, and campus security upgrades, and renovations of many existing buildings. This plan is adaptable, e.g., it can be adjusted for longer construction timelines and funding schedules, and--importantly--it is intended to be executed while keeping USMMA fully operational throughout construction. Previous cost estimates were $611M in January 2021 and $820M in March 2022. The estimated cost when adjusted for inflation has now risen to $1.02B; additional delay will only further increase the cost of this urgently needed modernization. The need: With over 80 years in service to our nation, a comprehensive modernization is long overdue if USMMA is to continue producing world-class, service-committed merchant marine officers who are the backbone of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Sealift Officer Force and a crucial element of defense readiness. Congress has rightly recognized the necessity of and supported funding modernization projects at the other federal service academies, especially West Point and Annapolis. Long- term low funding levels have left the campus under-resourced, and the result is a deteriorating campus that makes attracting a diverse applicant pool and providing state-of- the-art mission critical training even more difficult. Many of the facilities date back to the Academy's founding in the 1940s and are simply not conducive to the immersive training and demanding coursework expected from our Nation's five service academies. Modern IT is nearly nonexistent in several buildings; what is available cannot accommodate even the most basic digital needs of Midshipmen, let alone support the increasingly high- tech vessel systems that they must master. Aside from minor Midshipmen Barracks repairs in the 2000s, there have been no renovations or upgrades since 1988. Nearly every building on campus has exceeded its life expectancy and now requires replacement or major renovation. This is particularly true of the Academy's physical training, leadership readiness, and athletic facilities. Although USMMA was the first federal service academy to admit women in 1974, no additional athletic or training spaces have been provided for female teams in the ensuing 50 years, clearly contrary to the requirements of Title IX. Overall, these limited and outdated facilities are inadequate for Midshipmen to maintain physical readiness standards of the U.S. Navy and other services and adversely impact the recruitment of future Midshipmen. Midshipmen need a purpose- built pool, featuring a separate wave pool with high dive/ jump capabilities in order to accommodate their specific mandatory training needs for rescue and survival at sea. The Fix: Our working group of maritime executives, engineers, architects, and construction industry professionals--some USMMA graduates--propose the authorization and funding of a multi-year program of infrastructure replacement and improvement projects. The Budget and Timeline Snapshot: We suggest directed funding for foundational design work that will serve as the blueprint for an aggressive eight-year construction and project management program. However, the plan can be readily adapted to meet longer construction timelines and funding schedules, along with any potential project modifications. As of January 2024, the current cost of the plan is $1.02B over eight years. The Plan: For decades, concerned stakeholders have unsuccessfully sought to upgrade USMMA's physical plant; this plan reflects much of the quality thinking and hard work that went into earlier plans, which regrettably never came to fruition. This document specifically builds on the input of those earlier planning initiatives. This plan details the facilities necessary for the USMMA to preserve its position as the preeminent leader in maritime education in the Nation, today and into the future. It reflects a long overdue acknowledgment that the campus has fallen woefully behind the other four federal service academies and other peer top-tier institutions. The plan meets the long-term objectives of the Academy through facilities that will promote modern educational best practices, including globally connected research facilities; engineering powerplant laboratories; 21st century IT-enabled classrooms. Support mission critical proficiencies: Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) applications laboratories; Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) training pool; Conference and license exam space. Promote readiness: Accessible modernized fitness facilities sufficient to enable all Midshipmen to maintain physical readiness standards required of USN Reserve officers; NCAA- standard facilities for all athletes; Health and wellness center. Facilitate leadership development: Weapons range; enhanced waterfront facilities; band facility. Attract a diverse pool of applicants to ensure USMMA enrolls the best and the brightest. Provide continuing education and industry engagement facilities: Maritime Center of Excellence for research, innovation, and policy development; MSCE accreditation required post-graduate continuing education opportunities; Maritime industry leadership conference capability. Maintain a secure facility and a safe environment: secure campus at a level necessary to protect a federal facility; centralized security/access control at main gate and academy facilities; fencing and monitoring of campus boundaries; cyber-secure, modernized IT network. Master Planning Process and Principles: The 82-acre campus is a unique, historically significant property. Our plan is designed to modernize the campus without expanding its current footprint. The Education District includes the original 1943 academic buildings, barracks, and administrative offices that form the hub of the campus. The Waterfront District includes Eldridge Pool, the Memorial Arbors, the Chapel, Yocum Sailing Center, the USCG Station, Samuels Hall and Crowninshield/Cressy Pier. The Physical Training and Athletics District includes all the Academy's athletic facilities. The Community District encompasses all of the McNulty Campus, including faculty housing and the museum. A second community district south of the Education District includes senior staff housing, the Patten Health Clinic, and the Midshipmen Activities Center. Program Cost Summary: Construction: Academic Center $116M; Activity Center $42.2M; Aquatic Readiness Center $65.6M; Leadership Development and Readiness Center $133.1M; Parking Structures $50.7M; Federal Maritime Center of Excellence $49.1M; Senior Staff/Faculty Housing $12.2M; Crowninshield Pier Replacement $31.7M; Waterfront Sailing Center $19.2M. New construction subtotal: $519.8M. Facility Renovation & Upgrades: Samuels Hall Renovation Completion $8.8M; Campus Security and Waterfront Improvements $28.3M; GIS and Upgrade Academy Utilities $95.4M; Main Gate and Campus Security Upgrade $53.9M; Bowditch Hall and Steamboat Road Improvements $76.4M; Existing Building Renovations $94.8M. Facility Renovation/Upgrades Subtotal: $357.6M. Design: $91.1M. Program Management: $51.3M. Total Program Cost: $1019.8M. Maritime Security Infrastructure Council Members: John D. Cameron, Jr., P.E. Managing Partner, Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP: Mr. Cameron oversees the firm's consulting engineering services, which specializes in public and private sector engineering such as site development, energy management; water quality management planning, waterfront protection and resilience; roadway, drainage, utilities and infrastructure improvement; planning; building systems; building department services, and construction management. The firm's work has included major mixed use, residential, commercial and industrial projects as well as brownfields and waterfront projects. He is a frequent spokesperson on regional planning, sustainability, economic development issues for Long Island and beyond. LTG Bill Grisoli (Ret.) Distinguished Chair of Civil Engineering and Chair of the Civil Engineering Advisory Board, USMA: LTG Bill Grisoli is currently serving as the Distinguished Chair of Civil Engineering and Chair of the Civil Engineering Advisory Board at USMA. He spent 39 years on active duty and retired in 2015 as the Director of the Army Staff. Prior to his retirement, LTG Grisoli held a wide variety of engineer command assignments at the Company, Battalion. Brigade, and Army Corps of Engineers Division level. His staff assignments include Director of the Army's Business Transformation Office and Director of Program Analysis and Evaluation Office, G-8. LTG Grisoli was born in NYC and graduated from USMA in 1976. Lloyd C. Caldwell, P.E. SES, US Army Corps of Engineers (Ret.): Mr. Caldwell served until 2020 as the national Director of Military Programs responsible for the policy and technical functions of the Corps' worldwide program for engineering, design, construction, real estate and environmental activities. He was responsible for military construction and installation support at the USMA and the USAFA. From 2005 to 2010, he was the Director of Programs for the N. Atlantic Division responsible for military and civil works and the Director of Programs for the Gulf Region Division in Iraq. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate with a Bachelor of Building Construction degree from Auburn and holds MS in Civil Engineering and MPW degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Capt. Eileen Roberson, USN (Ret.) SES, DOT/US Navy (Ret.): Eileen Roberson is a retired United States Navy Reserve Officer. As a long-time member of the Federal Government's Senior Executive Service, Roberson has served as Director of Total Force Management for the US Navy's Military Sealift Command, Assistant for Administration to the Under Secretary of the Navy, Associate Administrator at the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, and Deputy Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Navy Information Technology Roberson holds a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Bowie State University in Bowie, MD and a BS degree in Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. John O. Arntzen, President, ACTA Maritime Development Corporation: Recently retired as a Senior Program Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York, he helped oversee a $2.4 billion Military Construction program on U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force bases in Europe. Prior to this, Arntzen was Special Missions Ships Project Officer for the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command. From 2015 to 2019, Arntzen was Chairman of the USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF). Arntzen holds a M.S. in Transportation Management from SUNY and a B.S., with Honors, in Marine Engineering from USMMA.

Mr. GARBARINO

Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to honor a true Long Island ``power couple''--Kathleen and William Wisnewski--who are both retiring this year after distinguished multi-decade long careers at National Grid--the leading energy provider in my district. Bill began his service at National Grid--then known as LILCO--in 1986 as a meter reader making $7.50 an hour. A second-generation company employee, he put himself through night school and rose through the ranks as a gas and electric planner, field inspector, contractor supervisor, and finally field trainer, ensuring that future generations of National Grid employees will adhere to the same high standards and dedication he so diligently displayed over his long career. Bill was also long active in IBEW Local 1049 at times serving as a shop steward and on the executive board, effectively representing his fellow employees through several acquisitions and successful contract negotiations. Kathy started at the company in 1989 after graduating with a degree in business administration from Hofstra University. Initially hired as an energy specialist in the conservation services department, Kathy climbed the corporate ladder at LILCO, Keyspan and now National Grid eventually ascending to Director of Customer and Community Relations for all of Long Island. In this position--and all throughout her career at National Grid--Kathy worked every day to strengthen communities across the island and help my constituents access the essential energy resources that power their lives. There was no better example of this than Kathy's work in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy--a historic storm that devastated my district in 2012. Kathy put in countless hours on behalf of National Grid customers, connecting them to critical disaster relief and working to restore their life sustaining energy service as safely and efficiently as possible. For these efforts she was recognized by several municipalities and community organizations including the city of Long Beach and its Martin Luther King Center. I also want to acknowledge Kathy's service on the boards of Girls Inc. and Vision Long Island. Her leadership in these organizations dedicated to empowering young girls and building a more vibrant and livable community guarantees that her positive impact on Long Island will continue to be felt for decades to come. For over thirty years, through overnights, weekends, holidays and countless storms--Kathy and Bill did their part to make sure the lights and heat came on when their neighbors needed it the most. We thank them and thousands of National Grid employees just like them who work day-in and day-out to literally power our communities. While this is certainly a loss for National Grid and my constituents, their well-earned retirement will allow them to spend more time with their daughters Jennifer and Bridget and dogs Harley and Winnie. I am happy they are staying in Lindenhurst, the town they have called home since 1993 and wish them many years of smooth sailing as they captain their boat ``Club Wiz'' across the Great South Bay and along the South Shore communities in my district. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, please join me in congratulating William and Kathleen Wisnewski on this momentous occasion and thanking them for their years of dedicated service.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a former teacher on her retirement. Sue Hart was one of the best teachers I ever had. As you can imagine, I probably wasn't the best student she ever had, but I hope I made the top 100. It wasn't just history that she taught me. It was a lot about life and being a good person. I can honestly say I wouldn't be standing here today if it wasn't for the impact that Mrs. Hart had on me when I was growing up. I wish her the best in retirement. I am happy that I can still call her a friend, but I think the biggest shame about her retirement is that future Sayville students won't be able to have her as a teacher, including my children. That being said, I do want to congratulate her and wish her the best. So congratulations, Mrs. Hart. You deserve it.

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of overriding the Presidential veto of H.J. Res. 42, disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council and approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Democrat politicians in cities like New York and D.C. have continuously fed antipolice sentiment that endangers our officers and makes it harder for them to do their jobs. Policies like those in D.C.'s deeply misguided police reform law only empower criminals at the expense of our men and women in blue. In fact, since these policies were enacted, more than 1,000 officers have left the D.C.'s police force. Dedicated public servants are resigning in record numbers due to the current policing environment with very few willing to take their place. That means fewer officers to combat rising crime. This has become a public safety crisis. I was proud to join with Congressman Clyde to offer our joint resolution to disapprove the D.C. law, which went on to gain a majority of support in both the House and Senate--bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate. Congress sent a clear message that enough is enough. We will not stand by while our law enforcement officers are vilified and handcuffed by pro-criminal/anti-cop legislation. With this veto, President Biden showed his disregard not only for law enforcement but also for the American people whose duly elected Representatives voted to block this harmful D.C. legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote in favor of the override to show our brave men and women in law enforcement that we have their backs and to reject the President's attempt to undermine the will of Congress and the people we represent.