As a Member of Congress, one of my most important responsibilities is to help my constituents interact with the many agencies and offices of the federal government. Although my staff cannot force an agency to expedite your case or act in your favor, my office can frequently intervene to facilitate the processes involved, encourage an agency to give your case consideration, and sometimes advocate for a favorable outcome.

NOTE: The rules of the House do not allow me to intervene in or influence the outcome of cases that are under the jurisdiction of any court or under the jurisdiction of local or state governments.

Some of the government agencies and programs my staff can help with include:

• 2010 Congressional Art Competition
• Academy Nominations
• Assistance with the IRS
• Disaster Recovery
• Education
• Federal Grants
• Flag Requests
• Housing & other consumer credit issues
• Identity Theft
• Immigration, passports and international travel
• Internship Opportunties
• Medicare
• Small Business
• Social Security Administration
• Veterans Affairs
• Washington Tours