¶ Garbarino Attended Lavish Trips Around The Globe Financed By Special Interests And His Campaign
¶ Garbarino Attended Seven Trips Financed By Special Interests, Costing More Than $73,000
¶ Garbarino Attended Seven Trips Financed By Special Interests, Such Lobbying Groups, Think Tanks And Foundations
2024-2025: Garbarino Attended Trips To Foreign Nations Financed By Special Interests Or Think Tanks. According to Newsday, “Destinations for the members included Rome, Athens, Vienna, Geneva, London, Lisbon and Brazil. Other trips landed them in Ukraine, Botswana, Tel Aviv and Sea Island, Georgia. Groups funding this free travel include special interests or think tanks such as the American Israel Education Foundation, Microsoft Corp., Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, Ripon Institute, Republican Main Street Partnership and the International Conservation Caucus Foundation.” [Newsday, 11/29/25]
- 2024-2025: Long Island’s Four U.S. House Members Spent More Than $270,000 On Free Airline Tickets, Hotel Rooms And Meals From Private Organizations. According to Newsday, “Long Island’s four U.S. House members and their staffers since January 2024 have taken more than $270,000 worth of free airline tickets, hotel rooms and meals from private organizations, congressional records show. Sometimes they took a family member along, also all-expenses paid. Required filings by the representatives and the trip sponsors list the official purposes for the trips as meeting with politicians; attending various conferences; serving on panels; visiting important security, environmental and other sites; or other fact-finding activities.” [Newsday, 11/29/25]
2024: Garbarino Attended Seven Privately Funded Trips For Members And Staff, Costing $73,781 Total. According to Newsday,
[Newsday, 11/29/25]
Privately Funded Travel Allowed Lobbying Groups, Think Tanks And Foundations To Buy Special Access To Members Of Congress Through Trips. According to Newsday, “But critics said the privately funded travel — not directly costing taxpayers — allows lobbying groups, think tanks and foundations to buy special access, if not influence. This travel is on top of congressional committee or other official House delegation trips.” [Newsday, 11/29/25]
¶ 2021-2026: Garbarino Spent $23,839.31 In Campaign Donations On Travel To Foreign Countries
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $3,258.04 On Travel In Scotland
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $3,258.04 On Travel In Scotland.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Glenkeir Whiskies Ltd. (Glasgow) | Catering | 11/29/21 | $364.98 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Diageo (Edinburgh) | Catering | 4/24/23 | $1,172.33 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Rusacks Hotel (St. Andrews) | Site Rental / Catering / Lodging | 4/27/26 | $1,720.73 |
| TOTAL: | $3,258.04 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Year-End 2021 Report, Filed 1/31/22; Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, July Quarterly 2023 Report, Filed 7/14/23; Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Pre-Primary 2026 Report, Filed 6/11/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $311.56 On Catering In Austria
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $311.56 On Catering In Austria.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Sacher Eck Wien (Vienna) | Catering | 9/2/24 | $311.56 |
| TOTAL: | $311.56 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2024 Report, Filed 10/15/24]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $2,881.00 On A Flight With Qatar Airways
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $2,881 On A Flight With Qatar Airways.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Qatar Airways | Airfare | 10/30/24 | $2,881.00 |
| TOTAL: | $2,881.00 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Post-General 2024 Report, Filed 12/5/24]
Qatar Airways Provided Air Transportation Through International Destinations. According to US Qatar Business Council, “Qatar Airways is the flag carrier airlines of the State of Qatar. Headquartered in Doha, Qatar Airways provides air transportation that links over 100 international destinations through the use of its 146-aircraft fleet.” [US Qatar Business Council, Viewed 9/17/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $811.70 On A Flight With Air France
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $811.70 On A Flight With Air France.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Air France | Airlines | 4/1/25 | $811.70 |
| TOTAL: | $811.70 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, July Quarterly 2025 Report, Filed 7/15/25]
Air France Offered Flights From The United States To International Destinations. According to Expedia, “Most flights connect to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with onward service to destinations across France, Europe, and beyond.”
[Expedia, Air France Flights – Frequently Asked Questions, Viewed 9/17/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $403.21 On A Flight With Aegean Airlines
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $403.21 On A Flight With Aegean Airlines.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Aegean Airlines | Airfare | 5/1/25 | $403.21 |
| TOTAL: | $403.21 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, July Quarterly 2025 Report, Filed 7/15/25]
Aegean Airlines Did Not Operate Direct Flights From The United States. According to Expedia, “No, Aegean Airlines does not operate direct flights from the United States.”
[Expedia, Aegean Flights – Frequently Asked Questions, Viewed 9/17/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $205.07 On Travel In Greece
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $205.07 On Travel In Greece.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Haris Cotton | Travel Expense | 5/27/25 | $205.07 |
| TOTAL: | $205.07 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, July Quarterly 2025 Report, Filed 7/15/25]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $7,605.18 On Travel In England
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $7,605.18 On Travel In England.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Rosewood Hotel (London) | Lodging | 8/30/23 | $251.83 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Luciano (London) | Catering | 8/30/23 | $1,785.38 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Stafford Hotel (London) | Lodging | 8/30/23 | $263.62 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Fortnum & Mason (London) | Food/Beverage | 7/7/25 | $329.75 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Davidoff of London | Catering | 7/7/25 | $1,394.17 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Bocconcino (London) | Catering | 7/7/25 | $400.97 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Sketch Restaurant (London) | Catering | 4/27/26 | $2,000.21 |
| Garbarino for Congress | The Berkeley Hotel (London) | Lodging | 4/27/26 | $344.55 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Sael (London) | Catering | 4/27/26 | $340.44 |
| Garbarino for Congress | The Tamil Prince (London) | Catering | 4/27/26 | $376.44 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Fortnum & Mason (London) | Food/Beverage | 4/27/26 | $117.82 |
| TOTAL: | $7,605.18 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2023 Report, Filed 10/13/23; Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2025 Report, Filed 10/15/25; Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Pre-Primary 2026 Report, Filed 6/11/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $1,960.56 On Food In Italy
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $1,960.56 On Food In Italy.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Da I Donato (Rome) | Catering | 7/7/25 | $415.18 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Supermercati Elite (Rome) | Catering | 7/7/25 | $374.98 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Buccone Vini e Olii (Rome) | Catering | 7/7/25 | $601.45 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Mondo Cattolico (Vatican City) | Food/Beverage | 10/6/25 | $568.95 |
| TOTAL: | $1,960.56 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2025 Report, Filed 10/15/25; Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Year-End 2025 Report, Filed 1/31/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $2,083.22 On Travel In Australia
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $2,083.22 On Travel In Australia.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Cafe Sydney | Catering | 2/5/26 | $470.69 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Sydney Opera House | Event Tickets | 2/5/26 | $269.33 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Heinemann Duty Free (Sydney) | Catering | 3/8/26 | $641.26 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Australian Open (Melbourne) | Event Tickets | 3/8/26 | $442.31 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Haigh's The Strand (Sydney) | Food/Beverage | 3/8/26 | $259.63 |
| TOTAL: | $2,083.22 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, April Quarterly 2026 Report, Filed 4/15/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $325.00 On A Flight With Iberia Airlines
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $325.00 On A Flight With Iberia Airlines.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Iberia Airlines | Airfare | 4/2/26 | $325.00 |
| TOTAL: | $325.00 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Pre-Primary 2026 Report, Filed 6/11/26]
Iberia Airlines Offered Flights From The United States To Spain. According to Expedia, “Yes, you can book a flight with Iberia for direct service from the United States to Spain.”
[Expedia, Iberia Airlines – Frequently Asked Questions, Viewed 9/17/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $304.75 On Travel In Ireland
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $304.75 On Travel In Ireland.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Temple Bar (Dublin) | Food/Beverage | 4/27/26 | $304.75 |
| TOTAL: | $304.75 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, Pre-Primary 2026 Report, Filed 6/11/26]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $1,219.19 On Travel In Portugal
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $1,219.19 On Travel In Portugal.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | The Ivens (Lisbon) | Lodging | 7/27/24 | $514.74 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Napoleao Wine Shops (Lisbon) | Catering | 7/27/24 | $368.02 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Bairro do Avillez (Lisbon) | Meeting Expense | 7/27/24 | $336.43 |
| TOTAL: | $1,219.19 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2024 Report, Filed 10/15/24]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $282.69 On Travel In Botswana
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $282.69 On Travel In Botswana.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Kwando Safaris (Maun) | Meeting Expense | 7/1/24 | $282.69 |
| TOTAL: | $282.69 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2024 Report, Filed 10/15/24]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $1,280.99 On Travel In Croatia
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $1,280.99 On Travel In Croatia.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Restaurant La Villa (Lopud) | Catering | 8/23/25 | $618.16 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Franc & Rudolf (Dubrovnik) | Food/Beverage | 8/23/25 | $234.32 |
| Garbarino for Congress | Giakua Trade (Dubrovnik) | Catering | 8/23/25 | $428.51 |
| TOTAL: | $1,280.99 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, October Quarterly 2025 Report, Filed 10/15/25]
¶ Garbarino’s Campaign Spent $907.15 On Travel In Fiji
According To Federal Election Commission, Garbarino For Congress Spent $907.15 On Travel In Fiji.
| Committee Name | Recipient / Merchant | Description | Date | Amount |
| Garbarino for Congress | Koro Restaurant (Denarau Island) | Food/Beverage | 2/5/26 | $907.15 |
| TOTAL: | $907.15 |
[Federal Election Commission, Garbarino for Congress, April Quarterly 2026 Report, Filed 4/15/26]