| Q. | How can I learn more about Rep. Waxman's work in Congress? | | A. | Rep. Waxman sends periodic email updates regarding his work. To subscribe, please visit the homepage of this website. You may unsubscribe at any time and should receive your first email within a couple of weeks. | |
| Q. | Do you have a webpage with information just for kids? | | A. | Rep. Waxman recently unveiled his new webpage just for kids. He hopes that interested young students will take advantage of opportunities to learn more about our government at work. | |
| Q. | How do I learn about Rep. Waxman's voting record and sponsored legislation? | | A. | Rep. Waxman's voting record can be accessed through our website. We also provide a link to the list of legislation that he has sponsored in each session of Congress. | |
| Q. | What happens to my letter or email to Rep. Waxman? | | A. | Rep. Waxman welcomes and responds to the messages and letters he receives. Messages about casework matters are referred to and handled by the professional staff in the Los Angeles office. Messages about legislative proposals and other federal policy matters receive a response from Rep. Waxman. Messages requesting tours, flags and other information are referred to designated staff in the Los Angeles or Washington office. | |
| Q. | Do you have a webpage with information for educators? | | A. | Rep. Waxman is pleased to offer links to government websites that provide resource materials and classroom presentations for teachers and school administrators. You may visit this special page for educators to learn more. | |
| Q. | Where are Rep. Waxman's offices located? | | A. | Rep. Waxman's district office is at 8436 West Third Street, Suite 600
Los Angeles, California 90048. His Washington DC office is at 2204 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Complete contact information can be found at Contact Us. Residents of the 30th Congressional District may also send a message to Rep. Waxman on this page. | |
| Q. | Can Rep. Waxman help me resolve a problem involving a federal agency? | | A. | Rep. Waxman has designated staff to assist constituents with problems involving federal agencies. If you are experiencing such a problem, see Constituent Services for more information. Additionally, Rep. Waxman's website describes many individual cases for reference. Please visit Highlighted Cases to learn more about the services Rep. Waxman can provide. | |
| Q. | How can I learn about the daily activities of the House of Representatives? | | A. | The Library of Congress offers Thomas, a public search engine for researching the House schedule, legislation, votes, committee information, and Congressional Record statements. You can also visit the Clerk of the House's Current House Floor Proceedings page to follow the moment-to-moment activities of the House. To learn about the schedule of the Energy and Commerce Committee, please visit this page. | |
| Q. | I need to find information on several government agencies. Is there a clearinghouse available to me to condense my search? | | A. | On FirstGov.gov, you can search millions of web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. FirstGov has the most comprehensive search of government anywhere on the Internet. FirstGov also offers a list of information targeted for specific audiences such as seniors, spanish-language individuals, consumers, and educators. | |
| Q. | How can I best communicate my views to Rep. Waxman? | | A. | Residents of the 30th Congressional District may easily send a message to Rep. Waxman through this website. You may also send a letter to Rep. Waxman at his Washington office or you may call our offices in Washington or Los Angeles. | |
| Q. | What are Rep. Waxman's legislative priorities? | | A. | Rep. Waxman has been a leader on health and environmental issues, including universal health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, tobacco, AIDS, global warming, air and water quality standards, pesticides, nursing home quality standards, women's health research and reproductive rights, the availability and cost of prescription drugs, and the right of communities to know about pollution levels. For more information on these and other issues, visit Issues and Legislation. | |
| Q. | Does Rep. Waxman offer internship opportunities? | | A. | Yes, Rep. Waxman offers internship opportunities in the Washington, DC and Los Angeles offices on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities are largely administrative and include assisting constituents, opening mail, answering telephones, and working on special projects. For more information, visit Congressional Internships. | |
| Q. | Does Rep. Waxman nominate students for admission to service academies? | | A. | Yes. Permanent residents of the 30th Congressional District who are interested in applying for a nomination for admission to one of America's military service academies should contact the Los Angeles office. For more information, visit Nominations to Service Academies. | |
| Q. | Can Rep. Waxman help me order a United States flag? | | A. | Rep. Waxman's staff can arrange the purchase of a United States flag that will be flown over the Capitol building to commemorate a special event or occasion such as an anniversary, wedding, or birthday. For more information, visit Flag Requests. | |
| Q. | Can Rep. Waxman assist me with tickets for Washington, DC tours? | | A. | Rep. Waxman's office is allotted a limited number of tickets that are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Due to increased security measures, some tours are no longer being offered. Check with Rep. Waxman's Washington office for specific details on these changes. For more information, visit Visiting Washington. | |
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| Q. | What district does Rep. Waxman represent? | | A. | Rep. Waxman represents California's 30th Congressional District, which includes the complete cities of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Westlake Village and West Hollywood, as well as such areas of Los Angeles as Beverly-Fairfax, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Beverlywood, Topanga, Agoura, Chatsworth and Westwood. For more information, please visit the 30th District. | |
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| Q. | When did Rep. Waxman begin serving in Congress? | | A. | Rep. Waxman began his service in 1974. Prior to that time, Rep. Waxman served three terms in the California State Assembly, where he was chairman of the Health Committee, the Committee on Elections and Reapportionment, and the Select Committee on Medical Malpractice. For more information, please visit Rep. Waxman's Biography. | |
| Q. | What can you tell me about Rep. Waxman's family? | | A. | Rep. Waxman is married to the former Janet Kessler, and they have a daughter and son-in-law, a son and daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. For more information, please visit Rep. Waxman's Biography. | |
| Q. | Where was Rep. Waxman born? | | A. | Rep. Waxman was born September 12, 1939, in Los Angeles. He is a proud graduate of UCLA for both his undergraduate studies and his law degree. For more information, please visit Rep. Waxman's Biography. | |
Representative Henry A. Waxman 30th District of California
