Serving the District

One of my most important duties is contacting departments and agencies of the United States Government on behalf of constituents. And I have five full-time staff members in Ohio with more than sixty years of combined service working out problems with the federal government.

Here are just some of the examples in which my office may be able to assist you:

• If your Social Security check has been lost or there is a question  with respect to benefits. 

• If you have lost a military medal or are seeking copies of military records. 

• If your Medicare billing is incorrect or you do not understand why a decision was made. 

• If you are applying for a license from the Federal Communications Commission. 

• If you would like to secure a grant or federal money for a local concern. 

• If there is a problem with respect to your VA benefits. 

• Expediting passport requests from the State Department. 

• If there is a problem with respect to immigration of a foreign national, either in this country or abroad. 

• Sources of information for welfare, WIC, or AFDC recipients. 

• Contacting the IRS on behalf of individuals. 

• Cases of employment discrimination involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

The Privacy Act requires that before a Member of Congress can contact a federal department or agency, the constituent must provide a signed, written authorization which permits the inquiry to be made. This rule cannot be waived and must be adhered to before any constituent service action is taken. In order for me to begin working on a matter important to you, you must complete and sign the Constituent Release Form (PDF) found here.

I encourage you to use any of the resources listed below or contact my office at anytime for assistance:

• Academy Nominations
  U.S. Representatives can nominate applicants to the U.S. Service Academies. My forms and requirements are explained on this page.
  
  
• Business Opportunities with the Federal Government
  Information gateway, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, provides guidance and online procurement procedures for doing business with the federal government.
  
  
• Contact me for help on your Case
  Are you having trouble with a government agency?
  My trained specialists can be found on the casework page. We are glad to help.
  
  
• Grant Resources
  Information Web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, which gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants and nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding.
  
  
• Financial Aid
  This Information Web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, guides students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.
  
  
• Flag Requests
  As a member of Congress, I am able to arrange for an American flag to be flown over the United States Capitol for you. Find forms and cost information here.
  
  
• Internship Information
  
  
• Let us show you D.C.
  Visiting Washington? My office can provide many VIP Congressional passes for constituents of the 5th district.
  
  
• Become a Congressional Page
  
  
• Access the Federal Government
  Links to helpful websites within the federal government and beyond.