Constituent Services
Senator Boxer's offices provide various services for her California constituents. Below are the main areas of assistance that Senator Boxer can provide.
Please read the relevant sections carefully before contacting our office regarding your request. Doing so will ensure we provide you with the most timely and direct responses possible.
Assistance with a Federal Agency
Senator Boxer can help you in contacting and working with Federal Government agencies. In this section, you will find information on directly contacting federal agencies and how staff can assist you in addressing specific needs and problems
California Drought Resources
This page includes a listing of resources and information to help Californians through these difficult times. This page will be updated frequently, and I encourage you to engage in the important discussions occurring about water use within the state and your local community.
Resources for Small Business Owners
Senator Boxer can help small business owners obtain contracts, loans, and technical support through the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies.
Getting the Health Care You Need
In March 2010, Congress passed, and the President signed, comprehensive health reform into law. Millions of Americans are already benefiting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and millions more will benefit from important reforms that take effect next year. This section details all of the law's benefits for Californians.
Resources for Struggling Homeowners
Senator Boxer is committed to ensuring that you have access to all resources available through the Federal government to help homeowners affected by the current housing crisis.
Grants Assistance
Grants play an important role in maintaining local services and community organizations. In this section, you can browse information regarding federal funding opportunities and also sign up to receive Senator Boxer's Grants Outreach Newsletter.
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquakes are a fact of life in California, and citizens need to always remain prepared for them. The following section provides information on earthquake preparedness.
Service Academy Nominations
The United States Service Academies, also known as the United States Military Academies, are federal academies for the undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed forces.
Boxer Internships
Senator Boxer's offices host interns all year. An internship is a valuable opportunity to see how a Senate office functions, and to contribute to our efforts to serve and represent the people of California.
Senate Page Program
Living away from home and attending school with students from across the country allows Pages to experience a myriad of new ideas, perspectives, and issues. Pages have the opportunity to meet some of the nation's most prominent leaders and witness firsthand political debates in the United States Senate, often referred to as the "greatest deliberative body in the world."
Tours in D.C.
Are you planning a trip to the nation's capital? Senator Boxer's D.C. office can help California Constituents schedule tours of the U.S. Capitol, White House, Library of Congress, Bureau of Engraving and Printing. There are also many other sites to visit that require or recommend that you make reservations.
Capitol Flag Requests
California individuals and organizations can purchase and have flags flown over the United States Capitol Building for special occasions such as retirements, birthdays and Eagle Scout Awards. These flags are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Architect of the Capitol. It is also possible to purchase an official United States flag that has not been flown over the Capitol.
Greeting Letter Requests
Senator Boxer is happy to provide greetings for Californians celebrating special occasions such as milestone birthdays and anniversaries, scouting achievements and other notable occasions.
Scheduling Requests
Senator Boxer and her staff represent over 38 million constituents from the State of California in the U.S. Senate, and make every effort to meet with the diverse communities that make it the strongest in the union.
Nomination Applications
The Constitution gives every Senator the right and responsibility to provide advice and consent to the President on nominations to our federal justice system. One of the most essential roles that Senators play in this process is to recommend individuals to serve as District Court Judges, U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals in their states.