Constituent Services

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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.

Flag Requests

If you are a resident of New York's 5th Congressional District, you may purchase a U.S. flag from the office of Rep. Gary Ackerman. There is no limit on the number of flags you may order. You may also request that your new flag be flown over the Capitol. Flags may be flown for a particular person, event, or organization, and may be flown on a specific date. A certificate of recognition is included with each flag.

Grant Information

There are thousands of federal grant programs that your organization might be eligible for and I am often asked about what is available. Following this link should answer some of your questions.

Help with Federal Agencies

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office might be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem.

Internships

The office of Congressman Gary Ackerman runs an internship program accepting college students interested in learning about the operations of a congressional office. In addition to general office support, interns assist the Congressman's staff with constituent services, Capitol tours, and light research. Interns are also encouraged to attend hearings, lectures, and seminars available in Congress and around the Hill.

Legislative Resources

Information concerning legislation in the House and the Senate, and also general legislative information.

Photo Gallery

A photo collection of Congressman Gary Ackermans work for constituents of the 5th Congressional District of New York.

Resources for Kids

A collection of fun resources for Kids

Service Academy

Each member of Congress, either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, I am allowed to nominate ten individuals.

Financial Aid for Students

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.

Visitor Information

For those constituents visiting the Washington D.C. area, I am pleased to offer this information on local tours and points of interest. As this information is subject to change throughout the year, I recommend that you call the numbers listed to ensure times and availabilities of tours.