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Help With Federal Agencies 

Please contact us if you are having a problem with any federal agency. While we cannot instruct a federal agency to take any particular action, we can make sure that your matter receives expeditious attention. Where necessary, we can make sure that your matter is carefully reviewed by a supervisor.
To request assistance resolving a problem with a federal agency, please print and fill out our casework authorization form found by clicking here.  We are required to receive this authorization before we may assist you.  Upon completion of this form, please mail with any supporting documentation to the address at the bottom of the form.

If you require help on an immigration matter, please print and fill out the immigration inquiry form found by clicking here.  Upon completion of this form, please mail with any supporting documentation to our San Fernando Valley District Office.

To Contact Congressman Sherman's Office using this site please view our Contact form.

Here are links to some of the federal agencies our office receives the most calls about. If you cannot locate the information you need or require assistance, please contact our San Fernando Valley District Office.
How to apply for a passport
www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html

*New passport rules for travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean region or Bermuda

Immigration and citizenship uscis.gov
Applying for U.S. visas www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov
Social Security information www.ssa.gov
Veterans benefits www.va.gov

Consumer Protection
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Do Not Call List
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Economic Stimulus Bill Cuts Taxes
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Federal Agency Assistance
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Federal Business Opportunities
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Federal Disaster Assistance
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Government Agencies
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Help for those buying a car or home
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Help with College
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Internships
Washington In Congressman Sherman's  Washington, D.C. office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable...more.

Living Will Information
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Reservists Links
Are you a reservist or a family member of a reservist? Do you have questions about your healthcare plan, your pay, your pension, or are you looking to join a...more.

Student Financial Aid
This page guides students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.more.

Useful Tax Information
Undelivered IRS Refunds and Economic Stimulus Checks Every year thousands of people do not receive their tax refund from the IRS due to a change of address or a change...more.