Constituent Services

My most important job as a United States Congressman is to serve the needs of the people of the 6th District of Illinois. Here are just a few of the ways I and my staff can help:

Flag Requests

This section offers a printable form you can use to order flags. Just print out the form, send it to us with your payment and we will deliver your flag as soon as possible. Please give us at least one month's notice for flags you want flown over the Capitol on specific days. With my retirement at the end of the 109 th Congress, flags request cannot be accepted after August 1, 2006.

Help With Education Loans

This section provides a listing of education loan information, Frequently Asked Questions and links to Web sites that help students seek financial aid for college.

Help With Federal Agencies

I am honored to represent you in Congress and I want to help you in any way I can. I have one of the most experienced district staffs in Illinois, and we are ready and eager to help you with your requests.

Help With Federal Grants

This section provides a listing of federal grant sources and links to appropriate Web sites.

Internship Opportunities

This section provides information and contacts for students and recent grads interested in working as an intern in Congressman Hyde’s Washington, D.C. office.

Presidential Greetings

The White House provides special greetings from the President for certain milestones, such as 80th Birthdays and 50th Anniversaries. This section describes the process for requesting presidential greetings.

Service Academy Nominations

This section includes information detailing the requirements and process for obtaining a nomination to one of the U.S. service academies.

Voter Registration Information

Perform your civic duty and register to vote in the State of Illinois.

Washington Visitor’s Guide

This section offers a listing of tourist activities in the Washington, D.C. area and an online form constituents can use to request tours to some of the more popular sites.