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 Q: How do I find out how Congressman Baird voted on legislation
I am interested in?
A: Finding Congressman Baird's voting record is easy. Simply
use the Library of Congress' website, thomas.loc.gov. You
can search by the bill's name, number, or keywords to see
how Congressman Baird voted on a particular piece of legislation, the Washington Post also offers a similar service.
Click here to see the bills that Congressman Baird has introduced
and cosponsored.
If you have any questions about the Congressman's voting
record, please feel free to contact any one of the offices listed
below.
Q: What can the Congressman do for me?
A: The Congressman can help constituents with a federal issue,
such as a missing social security check, an immigration question,
or a veteran's affairs issue.
Q: What can't the Congressman do for me?
A: The Congressman can not intercede in any matter before any
courts.
The Congressman also can not intercede in any state, city, county,
or municipal government issue.
Q: Can the Congressman help me with a problem I am having with
a federal agency?
A: Since taking office in 1999, the Congressman has helped with any problems Southwest Washington
residents may be having with federal agencies, including problems
with Social Security, labor issues, housing, passports, veterans
affairs, and immigration. However, as of 10/04/10, Congressman Baird's office cannot take on new casework due to the Congressman's pending retirement. Any new casework should go to the offices of Senator Patty Murray or Senator Maria Cantwell.
Q: What Congressional District do I live in?
A: To find out whether or not you live in Congressman Baird's
district, simply log-on to www.house.gov and enter your zip code.
Q: I am going to visit Washington, D.C. Can Congressman Baird
assist me with tickets for tours of the Capitol, White House, and
other interesting attractions?
A: Of course. Please check out the "Visiting Washington
DC" page on
this website, or contact the Congressman's Washington, D.C.
office at (202) 225-3536 for more information about the tours he
can set-up for you and your family while you're visiting
our nation's capital.
Q: How can I let Congressman Baird know my feelings on issues
and legislation?
A: Representing your interests in Congress is Congressman Baird's
number one priority. You can email him
your questions, comments, and concerns, or you can contact any
of the three offices listed below.
Q: How can I get a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol?
A: Congressman Baird has assisted constituents of the 3rd Congressional District of Washington in requesting American Flags flown over the Capitol Building. However, as of 10/04/10, Congressman Baird's office cannot accept new flag requests due to his pending retirement. Any new flag requests should go to the offices of Senator Patty Murray or Senator Maria Cantwell.
Q: Does the Congressman offer internships in his Washington State
and Washington, D.C. offices?
A: Yes, Congressman Baird offers internships in all of his offices
for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for recent graduates.
For more information, please visit the internship
section of this
website,
or contact the office at which you would be interested in serving
as an intern.
Q: How can I request a meeting with the Congressman or invite
him to attend my event?
A: For scheduling requests for events or meetings in Washington
State, please contact the Congressman's Vancouver office
at (360) 695-6292, or fax your requests to (360) 695-6197. For
meetings or events in Washington, D.C., please fax your request
to (202) 225-3478 or email
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Q: I have sent Congressman Baird a letter with my thoughts on
an issue. How long will it be until I can expect a response?
A: As you might imagine, Congressman Baird receives a large volume
of mail and email. He does his very best to personally respond
to each letter he receives as quickly as possible, but his response
times can vary. Please allow up to four to six weeks to hear back
from him.
Q: How can I find out when the Congressman's next town hall
meeting or public appearance will be in my community, or keep up
with the Congressman's recent activities?
A: Congressman Baird makes it a point to visit every community
in Southwest Washington on a regular basis and he has held more than 300 town hall meetings since taking office. To learn when his
next town hall meeting will be and to receive occasional updates
on the work he is doing for you in Congress, click
here and
sign-up for occasional e-mail updates.
Your Third District Congressional Offices:
Vancouver
General O.O. Howard House
750 Anderson Street, Suite B
(Officers Row)
Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 695-6292
Fax: (360) 695-6197
Olympia
120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 352-9768
Fax: (360) 352-9241
Washington, D.C.
2350 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3536
Fax: (202) 225-3478
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