Services

Academy Nominations

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.

Artistic Discovery competition

The annual high school art competition sponsored by Congresswoman Speier.

Contact Information

Main and District Office Address' and Telephone Numbers as well as an online contact form.

Business Opportunities with the Federal Government

Guidance and online procurement procedures for doing business with the Federal government.

Education Loans and Grants

A guide for students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.

Fly a Flag over the Capitol

If you are a resident of California’s 12th Congressional District, you may purchase a U.S. flag through my office. 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.

Government Resources

An informational page listing the other government Web sites in one convenient place.

Grants And Funding Assistance

There are thousands of federal grant programs that your organization might be eligible for and I am often asked about what is available.

Help with a Federal Agency

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.

Internship Opportunities

The office of Congresswoman Speier 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.

A collection of fun resources for Kids

Small Business Assistance

Assistance for small businesses in California.

Tour Requests

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.

Unclaimed property

California is holding huge amounts of unclaimed property. Is some of it yours?

Read My Blog

Leo J. Ryan Post Office Dedication

           On Monday, November 17th, we had a beautiful ceremony to rename the Post Office at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo the “Leo J. Ryan Post Office”.  In response to your requests, here’s the text of my remarks ...(more)
Posted on: 11-17-2008