One of the most important things I do as a U.S. Representative is help people who live in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District with federal problems. Although I cannot override the decisions made by a federal agency, I can often intervene on a person's behalf to answer questions, find solutions, or just cut through the red tape.
Below you will find a information on the various federal agencies that I can help you with, what my office can do for you, answers to frequently asked questions in each issue area (Veterans, Social Security, etc), and the process my office follows to open a case on your behalf.
However, regardless of which agency you need help with, I need a completed privacy authorization form to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act. Please click here for a printable version of the privacy authorization form and then fax or mail it to the appropriate District Office as listed on the the agency page (listed below) from which you are seeking assistance.
What Can My Office Do?
Constituents will sometimes ask that
I expedite their applications for services or benefits. While my office
is able to obtain information regarding the status of a constituent's
application or claim, I can't order an agency to move one person's
application ahead of others who also have been waiting. However, if an
emergency situation develops, I will communicate the circumstances to
the agency and request that the agency take the appropriate action.
Occasionally,
a constituent will request that I use my influence as a Member of
Congress to overturn a decision made by a federal agency. I would be
happy to assist constituents by forwarding information to the
appropriate sources for consideration during the adjudication process.
However, a congressional office does not have the authority to instruct
a federal agency to approve or deny an application. The claim/case will
be decided on its own merits and according to applicable law.
Process: Who to Contact and What You Need
In order to open a case on your behalf , I need a signed letter or privacy authorization form
from you, giving permission to look into your case. Due to the Privacy
Act of 1974, no inquiries can be made without such written consent. As
such, an e-mail will not suffice as a release. A written signature must
be given.
Download and fill out the privacy authorization form or send a signed letter to the appropriate District Office as listed on the the agency page (listed below) from which you are seeking assistance that includes the following information:
Full Name
Address
Daytime Telephone
Number
Evening Telephone Number
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
VA Claim Number or Alien Resident Number (if applicable)
Complete description of the problem or question
A sentence asking Congressman Polis to assist you with your concern.
In
order for me to help you, you must be a resident of Colorado's 2nd
Congressional District. If you are not a resident of the 2nd District,
please contact your representative in Congress, and he or she will be
able to help you.
- Privacy Authorization Form
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