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Washington, DC Office
2462 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Tel: 202-225-2476
Fax: 202-225-2356
Directions / Hours

Fond du Lac Office
490 West Rolling Meadows Drive
Suite B
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Tel: 920-922-1180
Fax: 920-922-4498
Toll-free in WI: 800-242-4883
Directions / Hours

Oshkosh Office
2390 State Road 44
Suite B
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Tel: 920-231-6333
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Help With Federal Agencies - Casework

Congressman Petri may be able to help in a variety of areas including:

He cannot order an agency to make a decision in your favor, nor can he move your case ahead of others which were filed earlier than yours, but he can make sure your case gets a fair review by its officials.  His staff can also refer you to the correct office or agency if you are unsure where to obtain the assistance or information you are seeking.

You must be a resident of the 6th congressional district in order for Rep. Petri to make inquiries on your behalf.  If you are not a resident of the 6th district, please find your Congressional Representative here

Please remember that Rep. Petri, due to separation of powers, cannot offer assistance on state and/or judicial issues.  Matters such as divorce, child custody, civil lawsuits, and criminal lawsuits are strictly judicial in nature.  Similarly, drivers licenses, property taxes, among other similar issues are strictly state matters. 

If you are having difficulty with a state matter, you can find your state legislators here.


How to Request Assistance

If you need help, contact any of his offices.  However, please note that in most cases it will be necessary to have your request in writing (to ensure his ability to obtain information about your case from the agency involved).

  1. Provide as much information as possible about your situation.
  2. Include your social security number and any other identifying case or claim number, your daytime telephone number and your full mailing address.
  3. Copies of any pertinent correspondence with the agency involved are also useful in assisting you.

For all non-tax related matters, please print, complete, and return this Privacy Act Release to one of his offices to ensure that all necessary information is collected. 

If you are contacting the Congressman regarding a federal tax matter, please print, complete, and return this Tax Authorization Form.


Social Security

The Social Security Administration makes payments to retirees, the disabled, and certain other groups. To learn more about Social Security retirement benefits, please visit the Social Security Administration's website.

The most frequent request Congressman Petri receives is for help with Social Security Disability.  In order to see if you might qualify for Social Security Disability payments, please take this quiz.

Please note that Congressman Petri cannot order the Social Security Administration to make a decision in your favor, nor can he move your case ahead of others which were filed earlier than yours, but he can make sure your case gets a fair review by Social Security officials.  If your case is denied twice, it can often take up to two years to obtain a hearing by an Administrative Law Judge.

Many other common questions can be answered by the Social Security Administration's Frequently Asked Questions.


Medicare and Medicaid

If you are having difficulties with Medicare or Medicaid, please contact Congressman Petri's staff.  Oftentimes they can be helpful in resolving billing problems and other difficulties.  Additionally, the links below contain a wealth of useful information.

Medicaid Handbook
Medicare Handbook
Medicare Rights Center


Military Issues

Medals
Congressman Petri can help you obtain copies of your medals that were never received.  Please contact a member of his staff in order to begin the process of replacing your medals.

Records
Congressman Petri may be able to help you obtain your military records or the records of a deceased family member.  Please contact a member of his staff for further assistance.

Tricare
Information regarding Tricare benefits can be found at the Tricare Website.


Veterans Benefits

Congressman Petri can help you with difficulties you may be having with Veterans Administration benefits.  Please contact a member of his staff for further assistance.
 
Veterans Administration: Customer Service Inquiries
Department of Veterans Affairs
Burial Benefits


IRS

While Congressman Petri cannot intervene directly on your behalf with the IRS, he can help you by working with the Taxpayer Advocate's Service.  The Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the IRS which helps taxpayers resolve problems and recommends changes that will prevent the problem in the future.  The service is free, and many constituents have experienced positive outcomes when dealing with the Taxpayer Advocate's Service.

If you would like help regarding tax matters, please print and complete this Tax Authorization Form and send it, along with any relevant documentation as well as a letter explaining your problem, to one of the Congressman's offices.

Internal Revenue Service: Forms and Publications
Internal Revenue Service: Frequently Asked Questions


Passport / Visa Issues

Congressman Petri can assist you, to a limited degree, with questions you may have regarding immigration to the United States.  There are two general categories of visas, immigrant and non-immigrant.  The most common problem the Congressman is contacted about regarding immigration is the denial of a non-immigrant visitors visa for friends or family of constituents.

For further information regarding the denial of a non-immigrant visa, please visit the U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services Frequently Asked Questions.

For information regarding immigrant visas, please see U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services site.


Consumer Complaints

If you are having difficulty with a business, there are a number of steps you can take.  If may file a complaint at the Federal Trade Commission site.   While the FTC will not investigate or resolve your specific complaint, filling this form may help them spot a pattern of illegal behavior.

If you have a complaint which requires specific action to resolve, information can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Consumer Protection page.

Lastly, more questions can be answered at the Federal Consumer Information Center site.


Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in Wisconsin.  The Federal Trade Commission investigates identity theft and can help you repair your damaged credit.  Visit the Federal Trade Commission indentity theft website for more information.