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How can I contact Congresswoman Halvorson?

If I mail something to Congresswoman Halvorson, will it get there?

How can I schedule a meeting with Congresswoman Halvorson?

I’m having trouble with a federal agency, can Congresswoman Halvorson help?


What is Congresswoman Halvorson’s e-mail newsletter and how can I sign up?

Does Congresswoman Halvorson have internship opportunities available?

How do I apply for a military service academy?

Can Congresswoman Halvorson help me obtain greetings from the President for a birthday or anniversary?

How do I purchase a U.S. flag to be flown for the Capitol Building?

What type of tour can Congresswoman Halvorson’s office help arrange?

How can I obtain a passport?

How can I look up a bill and other legislative information?

How can I find how Congresswoman Halvorson voted?

What committees is Congresswoman Halvorson on?

How can I contact my U.S. Senators?

How can I contact my Illinois state senator and representative?


 

How can I contact Congresswoman Halvorson?
Congresswoman Halvorson’s offices are very accessible and here to serve you. You may call, write, fax, or e-mail her with your thoughts, suggestions and concerns. Constituents may drop by the Joliet district office or visit while you’re in Washington, D.C. Our office phone numbers are: (815) 726-4998 in Joliet and (202) 225-3635 in Washington, D.C.

If I mail something to Congresswoman Halvorson, will it get there?
Due to increased security screening at the U.S. Capitol, mail delivery to Congresswoman Halvorson’s Washington, D.C. office is delayed. Letters bound for all congressional offices in Washington, D.C. take about 3-4 weeks for delivery. Please keep this delay in mind if you mail something to Congresswoman Halvorson’s D.C. office.

How can I schedule a meeting with Congresswoman Halvorson?
Congresswoman Havlorson and members of his staff often meet with constituents and listen to their thoughts and concerns. To schedule a meeting, please call fill out a scheduling request.

I’m having trouble with a federal agency, can Congresswoman Halvorson help?
Residents of the 11th Congressional District of Illinois can contact me for assistance dealing with federal agencies. My Joliet district office can be reached at (815) 726-4998, information is also available here.

What is Congresswoman Halvorson’s e-mail newsletter and how can I sign up?
In order to keep her constituents up-to-date and informed, Congresswoman Halvorson sends out regular e-mail updates to people that have signed up to receive them. Click here to sign up.

Does Congresswoman Halvorson have internship opportunities available?
Yes. Internships are a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Halvorson welcomes interns in her Joliet and Washington, D.C. offices. Contact our office for more information.

How do I apply for a military service academy?
Each year, Congresswoman Halvorson has the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. More information is located here.

Can Congresswoman Halvorson help me obtain greetings from the President for a birthday or anniversary?
If you're a resident of 11th District and would like to receive a greeting from the President of the United States, please complete this form. I would be happy to help you in securing any of the following: Birthday Greetings (for persons 80 years of age or over), Anniversary Greetings (for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage or more), Wedding (send your request after the event), Baby's Birth.

How do I purchase a U.S. flag to be flown for the Capitol Building?
Constituents may purchase U.S. flags through Congresswoman Halvorson’s office. They can also have them flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in honor of certain events or occasions.

What tours can Congresswoman Halvorson’s office help arrange?
Planning a trip to Washington, D.C can be both enjoyable and challenging. Representative Halvorson’s staff can assist you in planning tours of some of the most historically significant and interesting buildings in Washington, D.C. including:

The White House
The White House is the most frequently toured home in America, with over a million visitors each year. We recommend planning your visit at least 4-6 months ahead. Please note that White Hour tour requests may take several months to process and there are no tours on Sunday and Monday. Although all requests for tours are processed, please be aware that this submitting this information does not guarantee your reservation for your tour request.

United States Capitol
The United States Capitol guide service offers two types of tours: public and staff-led. Public tours are offered Monday through Saturday. A limited number of public tour tickets are given out daily at 9:15am at the East front of the Capitol for scheduled times throughout that day. We recommend coming out early. Our office also provides passes to the House Gallery from our Washington, DC location. Staff-led tours are offered by Congresswoman Halvorson’s office for groups of 15 people or less and must be scheduled in advance. Please note, staff led tour are offered Monday-Friday.

Supreme Court
Members of the Curator's staff provide visitors with an overview of the functions of the Supreme Court and the architecture of the Supreme court Building.
Court room seats are available to visitors on a first come first serve basis when the Court is in session. Twenty minute court room lectures are available every hour on the half-hour when the Court is not in session. Reservations for a Supreme Court tour for groups of 4 or less (but not a viewing of the Court in session) can be made through my office in Washington, D.C. office. Tours are conducted Monday through Friday at 1:45p.m.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Over 70 million dollars was produced last year at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the United States Government's manufacturer of securities. Reservations for Congressional tours must be made at least three months in advance. These tours are scheduled at 8:15 am or 8:45 am.

Library of Congress
The Library of Congress contains millions of books and rare and valuable possessions that were both donated and bought from across the world. These rare artifacts are rotated to give the public an opportunity to see some of the Library's collections.
Congressional Tours of the Library of Congress are conducted Monday through Friday at 8:30am and 2pm. Please call at least two months in advance for reservations.

Click here official websites of Washington, D.C. sights

How can I obtain a passport?
Visit Congresswoman Halvorson’s passport assistance page.

How can I look up a bill and other legislative information?
Whether by bill number or key word, the Library of Congress' Thomas website is a great resource for looking up legislative information.

How can I find how Congresswoman Halvorson voted?
Check the website of the Clerk of the House to find out how each Member of Congress voted. To search for the most recent votes, click on the link under U.S. House of Representatives: Roll Call Votes.

What committees is Congresswoman Halvorson on?
Congresswoman Halvorson services on three committees: Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and Small Business.

Who are my U.S. Senators?
Every state has two U.S. Senators elected to six year terms. Illinois’ U.S. Senators are: The Honorable Richard J. Durbin and The Honorable Roland W. Burris.

How can I contact my Illinois state senator and representative?
The best resource would be the Illinois General Assembly’s website.

 

 
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