One of the most important things that I do as Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District’s U.S. Representative is assist constituents experiencing difficulties with specific federal agencies. Although I am unable to compel an agency to act in favor of a constituent, I can often intervene on a person's behalf to answer questions, find solutions, or just simply cut through the red tape.
If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a reasonable time or have been treated unfairly, we are here to help resolve the problem or get you the information you need:
We help people who are dealing with Federal, State, and local governments on housing issues. If you have tried to resolve a problem with any government agency you are dealing with we might be able to help get you the assistance or information you need. You will need to fill out a privacy release form and contact your nearest district office.
What is the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and what do they do?
Is there a toll-free number I can call to find HUD-approved housing counseling agencies?
Congressman English can assist you with questions regarding U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and any applications you have filed with that agency, including naturalization applications, immigrant petitions for relatives, and adjustment of status applications. If you have been working with USCIS and have encountered problems, we might be able to help. You will need to fill out a privacy release form and please contact your nearest district office.
How do I become a U.S. Citizen?
I recently filed for Naturalization or a Green Card with USCIS. How long will that take?
I need a form from the USCIS, but the local office won't give me one. How do I get a USCIS form?
As a senior member on the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Congressman Phil English has been working on behalf of Pennsylvania seniors, championing policies to strengthen and modernize Medicare, and increase access to quality and affordable healthcare.
Gaining Access to the Prescription Drugs You Need at an Affordable Price
Today, many seniors rely on prescription drug medicines to stay healthy and fight both short-term and long-term ailments. As drug costs continue to skyrocket, the expense of these necessary medications become burdensome, forcing many seniors on fixed incomes or with access to limited resources to cut back on their drug dosage or forgo them all together. No senior should ever have to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine... read more
Passports are obtained through the Passport Services Division of the Department of State. Through your local passport acceptance agent, usually at the Post Office, you can apply for a new passport, renew your old one, or do any of a number of things, including replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport, or adding new pages to your existing book... read more
If you have tried to resolve a problem with the Social Security Administration and have run into problems, we might be able to help. You will need to fill out a privacy release form and contact your nearest district office.
How do I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
How do I apply for retirement benefits?
We help lots of veterans who need military records, are having problems with disability compensation, or are having difficulty with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you have tried to work with the VA and have run into problems, we might be able to help. You will need to fill out a privacy release form and contact your nearest district office.
How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?
What's the difference between disability compensation and disability pension?
What are the types of VA claims?
Who is eligible for a VA Home Loan?
How do I get a copy of my military records?
What do I do if my records were destroyed in the 1973 fire?
How can I get replacement medals?
When requesting intervention or assistance from us, it is sometimes necessary to provide a privacy release form to give us access to retrieve your information. Please print this form, fill it out, sign and deliver to the appropriate location. Please note, additional information may have to be provided before final completion of a case. People requesting assistance should contact my nearest district office.