Providing
help to constituents who need assistance with individual problems is
one of my top priorities. It is a privilege for me to serve in
Congress and my staff and I will do all that we can to help you. I
hope that you will not hesitate to
contact me if you have questions or concerns that are not
addressed below. You may also try going to my page on
Life Events
for more information.
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Assistance with Federal
Agencies
Are you experiencing a challenge with a Federal Agency regarding
veteran’s affairs, social security, immigration, or the IRS?
I can help you overcome these and many other problems by
intervening on your behalf.
Congressional Art
Competition
I invite all high school students from the 21st
District to enter the Annual High School
Congressional Art Competition. This competition is an excellent
opportunity to showcase the artistic talent in the 21st
district.
Congressional Award
The
Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress' award for young Americans.
It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive.
Consumer Information
Protect yourself from identity theft, register for the
National "Do Not Call" Registry, improve your credit,
and find other useful consumer
protection
information.
Employer and
Employee Information
Access web-based tools to help employers and workers understand and
comply with federal employment laws, and much more.
Financial Aid and Education Loans
This
section provides
a listing of education loan information, frequently asked questions (FAQs),
and links to websites that help students seek financial aid for
college.
Federal Grants
Members of Congress receive numerous requests for sources of funding
support for individual and community projects. Learn more about
researching or obtaining a grant
here. [English -
Spanish]
U.S. Flags
Would you like to request a flag that has been flown over the Capitol
Building or are you looking for information about the flag of the
United States? Follow this link for
more information.
Internships and the Congressional Page Program
Would you like to learn about becoming a Congressional Page or an
intern in one of my offices? Please go to
this section for more specifics on how you can be a part of
these
programs.
Nominations to U.S. Service
Academies
If you are interested in attending a United States Service Academy
please go to this section for more
specific details.
Presidential
Greeting Card or Photo
Visit
this section to
request a greeting card or autographed photo from the President.
Visiting Washington D.C.
Are you planning a trip to Washington, D.C.? In
this section you can find more
information that will help you plan a more enjoyable trip and book
tours through my office.
Unclaimed IRS
Refund Checks
You can check this
list Central Valley
residents who have unclaimed checks from the IRS waiting for them. If you believe you are missing a check, or you
find your name on the list, please call the IRS toll-free
assistance line at 1-800-829-1040. Please note that
this list was released in October of 2001. Part of the IRS process for
finding the owners of these checks is to match Social
Security Numbers with newly filed tax returns, so many of these checks
could have been delivered if the taxpayer filed a federal tax return in
April 2002 with more current information.
