Constituent Services |
As the grandson of a coal miner, steel worker and carpenter, I am deeply honored and humbled to serve the people of our district. I am hard at work rebuilding our part of Ohio for a brighter future.
Artistic DiscoveryThe annual high school art competition that I sponsor in the 16th Congressional District. Learn more about the House of Representatives' nation-wide high school arts competition. Business AssistanceLearn more about assistance for businesses (especially small businesses) in Ohio. Congressional CommendationsAs a service to my constituents, my office can provide acknowledgement of special events. Request a congressional commendation. Digital TVIn early February, Congress voted to postpone the date of the analog-to-digital television transition from February 17, 2009 to June 12, 2009. Viewers who rely on antennas to watch free broadcast television, and do not subscribe to a pay television service, must upgrade their TV sets to DTV or risk losing reception after the transition is completed. Television sets connected to cable or satellite should not be affected and will continue to receive broadcast television programming after the transition. The federal government is providing $40 coupons to help families purchase a DTV converter box. A delay in the digital television conversion date will allow the government more time to deliver coupons for converter boxes to the 2,449 households in Congressman Boccieri’s district and millions of others across the nation that are still on the waiting list. Federal Agencies—Getting HelpIf 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 may 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. Contact my office for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies. Flying Flag Over CapitolPurchase 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 ResourcesAn informational page listing the other government Web sites in one convenient place. GrantsThere are thousands of federal grant programs that your organization might be eligible for and I am often asked about what is available. Learn about the available resources to help eligible grantseekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects, as well as on private funding. InternshipsI run an internship program accepting college students interested in learning about the operations of a congressional office. In addition to general office support, interns assist my 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. KidsA collection of fun resources for Kids. Page ProgramHigh school juniors are eligible work as Pages in the U.S. House of Representatives for a fall or spring. There is no GPA requirement for Pages who work during the summer semester. While serving the House, Pages live in Washington D.C., at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks away from the Capitol. During the academic year, Pages attend classes at the House Page School. Learn more about the House of Representatives Page Program. Parents and TeachersA collection of resources for parents and teachers. Presidential GreetingsDistrict Residents can request to receive a greeting from the President of the United States. Request a Presidential Greeting. Student Financial AidLearn about the process of locating and applying for financial aid. ToursFor those constituents visiting the Washington D.C. area, I am pleased to offer this information on local tours and points of interest. My office can also help you make arrangements for some of the more popular Federal attractions in our Nation's Capital |