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Casework can be defined as the assistance provided at the request,
and on behalf of, Georgians in their dealing with federal agencies.
 Typically
Casework involves individuals, groups with a common concern, or small
businesses, and can include a problem, grievance, question of eligibility,
need, or other tangible interest or benefit to these groups.The basis
for this service by my office can be found in the first sentence of
the Constitution: "We the people of the United States in order
to form a more perfect Union... establish justice...promote the general
welfare....." Certainly there is little doubt that the casework
function in my office will promote the general welfare of those Georgians
seeking my assistance.
As a federal representative in the United States House of Representatives,
I have the ability to address the concerns of my constituents if they
are encountering problems associated with the federal government or
a federal agency. Examples of federal agencies are listed below:
- Immigration and Naturalization Service · Department of
State
- Internal Revenue Service · Social Security Administration
- Veterans Administration · United States Military
If you have any questions as to whether or not your concern is a matter
which is best addressed by my office. Please go to the official White
House web site for clarification. Unfortunately, due to the separation
of the legislative and judicial branches of government, members of
Congress cannot intervene in matters which are involved in criminal
and civil legal cases. Examples of these types are listed below:
- Legal Issues
- Child custody issues
- Divorce cases
Additionally, certain cases which involve Georgia state agencies are
not under my direct jurisdictional authority to intervene as a member
of the federal government. Examples of these types are listed below.
- State Revenue taxes
- Child support services
- Private Insurance claims
If you are having problems associated with a Georgia State agency,
you should contact the office of the Governor
of Georgia.
1. Print and fill out the Privacy
Release Authorization Form
2. Fill out Case Sheet
3. Gather any other necessary documentation and background information
that is relevant to your case.
Finally, contact me! All casework is handled in one of my three state
offices. It is therefore best that you either come into the office
or mail copies of your information directly to one of my state offices.
Click
here to find out which office is closest to you. Once all the
necessary information has been collected, my office will be able to
contact the appropriate federal agency on your behalf and initiate
a Congressional inquiry. My office will keep you updated as to the
progress in your case. Please understand that my office will only
be able to address issues within the current confines of the laws
and regulations of the United States.
If you are having a problem involving a Federal Agency, please contact
the district
office for your county after printing and completing the Privacy
Release Authorization Form.
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