Congressman Howard Berman - Representing the 28th District of California

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groundbreaking for the 405 freeway northbound carpool lane

Congressman Berman speaks at the groundbreaking for the 405 freeway northbound carpool lane as Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa and California Governor Schwarzenegger look on. The groundbreaking is the culmination of years of work by Rep. Berman, who obtained significant federal funding for this project, which is critical to relieving congestion on the 405.

How can I help?

If you are a constituent of the 28th Congressional District of California, our office can assist you with matters involving Federal agencies. We also provide for visitors to Washington, DC, and can arrange to have a flag flown for you over the U.S. Capitol building.

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If you are in need of government assistance, but are unsure where to go for information on how to apply, Govbenefits.gov may be the answer. It reduces the amount of research needed to take advantage of government benefits programs by providing information only on those programs most likely to benefit each individual.

Constituents complete a confidential questionnaire and Govebenefits.gov matches their request with the appropriate benefit programs, and provides application information. It contains a wide variety of information on such topics as Medicaid/Medicare, small business loans, scholarships, and disaster relief, to name a few.

Links & Resources

Businesses | Students | Parents & Teachers | Kids | Seniors | Consumers | Federal Job-Seekers

For Businesses

Business Opportunities with the Federal Government

California Small Business Assistance Center

California Business Tax Information

Small Business Administration

Small Business Information

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For Students

Student Financial Aid
A guide to locating and applying for federal financial aid, prepared by the Congressional Research Service


America's Library


The Declaration of Independence
The full text of the Declaration of Independence


The Constitution of the United States
The full text of the U.S. Constitution


The Bill of Rights
Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution


The Federalist Papers
A list of titles of the 85 Federalist Papers


U.S. Symbols and Celebrations
Links to information about United States symbols, songs and traditions


U.S. House of Representatives Educational Resources
Access to documents related to the legislative process


Congressional Award Foundation
Organization authorized by Congress to distribute six different levels of awards to students for achieving assorted community and personal goals.

Area Colleges

Los Angeles Mission CollegeLos Angeles Mission College


Los Angels Mission CollegeLos Angeles Valley College

 


Los Angeles Valley CollegeCal State University at Northridge (CSUN)

 


UCLA at NorthridgeUniversity of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

 


UCLAUniversity of Southern California (USC)

 


Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

 

Pepperdine University
Woodbury University

 

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For Parents & Teachers

AskERIC
Educational Resources Information Center


Center for Civic Education
Lesson plans for Elementary, Middle and High School Grades

 

Children's Online Privacy Protection

Children's Online Privacy Protection

 

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), passed by Congress in October 1998, places parents in control over what information their children collect online.


CIA Parents and Teachers Pages


C-SPAN in the Classroom
Free resources to use with C-SPAN programming including teacher guides, activities and success stories collected from teachers nationwide


CongressLink
Unit and lesson plans prepared by teachers using CongressLink resources and features


DiscoverySchool.com
Find original U.S. History/Government lesson plans all written by teachers for teachers


Federal Emergency Management Agency Resources for Parents and Teachers (FEMA)

 

Kids in the House Information for Parents and Teachers

 

Kidz Privacy: For Parents (Federal Trade Commission)


Kidz Privacy: For Teachers (Federal Trade Commission)


Science Resources: U.S. Department of Agriculture


Teach-nology.com - Government


A complete list of lesson plans from this extensive educator resource portal


Veterans Affairs Teachers' Page


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For Kids

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
A service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office.


CIA's Homepage for Kids
Central Intelligence Agency


Department of Transportation Kids Site


Environmental Protection Agency Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kids Page (K-5th grade)


Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Kids
FirstGov for Kids
A kids' portal page developed and maintained by the Federal Consumer Information Center.


Kids In the House

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for Kids


National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Kids Zone (National Center for Education Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Education)


Park Smart (National Park Service)


U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages


U.S. Census Bureau Fact Finder Kids Page


Veterans Affairs Kids Page


White House Kids Page:
An inside look at the home of our President.



Other U.S. Government Kids Pages
A more complete list, courtesy of FedStats.

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For Seniors

Social Security Online
This is the Official Website of the Social Security Administration and can provide Seniors with helpful links and information.


Medicare
This is the official site for Medicare and can also provide helpful information.


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For Consumers

“Business Opportunity” Scams

Considering a business opportunity?  Check this out first!

 

Want to "be your own boss," "work from home," or just "make extra money"? Don’t get ripped off.

On Guard Online:  Your Safety Net.  Stop, Think, Click - three simple words to help you be safer on the Internet

 

Computers and Technology (On Guard)

Practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you secure your computer, protect your personal information, and guard against Internet fraud.

Prescreened credit offers...Opt out or check them out?

 

Credit and Insurance — Prescreened

Many companies soliciting new credit card accounts and insurance policies use prescreening to identify potential customers for the products they offer.  Learn more.

Credit and Loans


credit information from the Federal Trade Commission

 

Protect your personal financial information in your every-day decisions.

Cross-Border Fraud


Federal Trade Commission:  Avoid Cross-Border Fraud

 

Common cross-border frauds are pushed by telemarketers, spam emailers and misleading advertisements. Learn more about staying safe.

Digital TV Transition



On June 12, 2009, the nation’s full-power television stations switched to all-digital programming.  Find resources to help make the switch.

"Do Not Call" Registry


National Do Not Call Registry

 

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. You can register your home or mobile phone for free to stop most telemarketers from calling after 31 days.

Funerals

Funerals:  Consumer rights under the Funeral Rule

 

When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral — all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. Learn more about consumer rights under the funeral rule.

Gas Saving Tips


Saving Money at the Pump

 

Important information that can save you money: gas tank, driver's seat; steering wheel, under the hood, tires, and trunk.

Health Cure Scams


Miracle cures for all ailments?

 

Looking to cure a serious ailment? Unfortunately, consumers spend millions of dollars every year on unproven - and often useless — health products and services. Health fraud trades on false hope.

Home Energy Savings


Saving Starts at Home:  The inside story on Conserving energy

 

Whether you are buying a refrigerator, thinking about ways to reduce your home heating and cooling bills, or trying to save money on gas, there are ways that can save you money in every room of your home.

Information Security

Customer Information Security

 

Are you taking steps to protect personal information? If sensitive data in your files and on your computers falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to fraud or identity theft.

Securities and Exchange Commission and investment fraud

 

Investments

Get the facts on how to invest wisely and avoid fraud. Be wary of swindlers and scam artists.

Mail Fraud


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Phony job opportunities, postal job scams, bogus work-at-home schemes, and fake charities are among the many types of postal fraud when they use the mail.

Native Art from Alaska

Alaska Native Art

 

Unscrupulous retailers may sell imitations as if they were authentic Alaska Native arts and crafts. As a result, unsuspecting consumers could spend hundreds of dollars for items that are not actually made by Alaska Natives.

Office Supply Scams

Project Boss:  Banish Office Supply Scams

 

Has your business ever been targeted by an office supply scam? Could it? These scams generally involve the deceptive sale of products that businesses purchase on a regular basis — like printer paper, copy toner, light bulbs or cleaning materials.

Shopping Online


Online Shopping Tips

 

The Internet is an exciting tool that not only puts vast information at your fingertips but expands your shopping options like never before. Get easy online shopping tips here.

Spam

Spam e-mail

 

Do you receive lots of junk email messages from people you don't know? It's no surprise if you do. As more people use email, marketers are increasingly using email messages to pitch their products and services.

Unclaimed Property

California is holding large amounts of unclaimed property—is some of it yours? Visit the Office of the Controller’s official site to reclaim unclaimed property

Weight Loss Scams

Red flag bogus weight loss claims

 

Misleading weight loss advertising is everywhere, preying on consumers desperate for an easy solution. But claims for diet products that promise weight loss without sacrifice or effort are bogus and, in some cases, dangerous.


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Federal Job-Seekers

USAJOBS

USA Jobs is the official site for current federal jobs and employment information. Users can learn about the benefits of federal employment, and search for federal job openings, including federal jobs near the 28th District.

Student Jobs

One-stop shopping for students interested in federal employment opportunities. Students are eligible for special benefits in the federal job market, and you can learn more about that on this site.

U.S. House of Representatives Employment Opportunities

Information on employment opportunities at the House for prospective job applicants

America's Job Bank

America's Job Bank is one of the most requested sites through the Department of Labor. It provides a searchable database of over one million jobs, and allows users to post their resumes online.

Job Accommodation Network

The Job Accommodation Network is a service of the Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. It provides one-on-one information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities, and is also available through its 1-800-ADA-WORK hotline.

United States Department of Labor

The Department of Labor Home Page is an invaluable resource for information pertaining to employment. You can research wage and salary data, and vital economic statistics as they pertain to our nation's world-class labor force.


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Congressman Howard Berman
2221 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4695 Fax: 202-225-3196
Hours: 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. EST, Mon-Fri
Congressman Howard Berman
14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 202
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone: 818-994-7200 Fax: 818-994-1050
Hours: 9 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST, Mon-Fri
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