Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is casework and how can Congressmen Fincher help me?
A: Casework is the assistance that my offices can provide to the citizens of the 8th District in the great state of Tennessee. If you are unable to get the answers that you desire from a federal agency or if you believe that you have not been treated unfairly, then feel free to contact my office and we will do everything that we can to assist you in getting the answers and information that you deserve. Residents of the 8th District of Tennessee can contact me through my office for all casework regarding:
- Immigration
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Loans
- Veteran Issues
- Social Security and Medicare
Please note that civil court and criminal charges are out of the jurisdiction of Congress and therefore there is nothing I can do in these matters.
Additionally, issues like road repairs and other local issues have to be addressed through the City and County Government. For these matters please visit our Local Agencies page to find the correct agencies to help with these local issues.
Q: How do I start casework in the 8th District of Tennessee Offices?
A: I am required to obtain a copy of a signed Casework Authorization Form. Please complete the following form and return it via standard mail, email it to Debbie Shires at Debbie.Shires@mail.house.gov, or fax to (731) 427-1537.
Casework Authorization Form (bottom of page)
Under the 1974 Privacy Act a signed copy of this Authorization Form is required for my office to be able to assist in inquiring or obtaining any information regarding your case. Please provide any relevant information that may be helpful or pertinent to your case, such information may include: claims, appeals, reference number on the Authorization Form, and/or any documents.
My staff with contact you as soon as we receive the Authorization Form and any other documents, to notify you that we have looked at your case and have started to try and assist you in any way that we can. If you still have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your casework, please feel free to contact my Jackson office at (731) 423-4848.
Q: How do I find out if I live in the 8th District of Tennessee?
A: To see if you are in the 8th District of Tennessee visit house.gov and enter your 5-digit zip code. Many of the zip codes will require a 4-digit extension in order for a precise and accurate determination of what district you are in along with who represents you in Congress. Alternatively, you may type in your mailing address after entering your zip code.
Map of the 8th District of Tennessee
If you are still unclear who is representing you in Congress, please feel free to contact my Jackson Office at (731) 423-4848.
Q: I am visiting Washington D.C. can you help me coordinate a tour?
A: My office in Washington D.C. can help you coordinate tours of the Capital, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the Library of Congress. Tours are on a first-come-first-serve basis and therefore spots are limited and fill up quickly, for the greatest chance and getting a tour please call Kathleen Carlson at (202) 225-4714.
White House tours are much harder to get and not everyone will be able to get one. For a tour there is a security check that takes a minimum of 2 weeks to process, so please call Kathleen Carlson at (202) 225-4714 at least 3 weeks ahead of time to try and get a tour.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding tours or visiting the Washington D.C. area please contact Kathleen Carlson in my Washington D.C. Office.
Q: How can I voice my opinion and concerns regarding legislative policy?
A: There are a few ways to contact my office regarding your legislative policy opinions, comments, and concerns. Here are the best and most effective way of contacting me and my staff:
Email: Email me here
Phone: (202) 225-4714
Fax: (202) 225-1765
Mail: Mail any comments or concerns to my Washington D.C. Office at 1118 Longworth House Office Building | Washington, D.C. 20515
Please note that this method of contact is slower because all postal mail is scanned for security purposes, which means the mail will take at least an additional 2 weeks to reach me.
Q: Can I invite Congressmen Fincher to an event or schedule a meeting with him?
A: You can invite me to any event or schedule a meeting by emailing my scheduler, Alexandra Williams, at a.williams@mail.house.gov with the details regarding your invitation. In your email please include the following information:
Contact Name, Title, or Organization
Cell Phone Number or Day of Contact Number
Email Address
Location of Meeting or Event
Date and Time of Meeting or Event
Purpose of Meeting or Event
Alexandra will follow up with you regarding the status of your request along with any remaining questions.
Q: Does the office of Congressmen Fincher offer internships for college students?
A: Internship opportunities and fellowship programs with my offices run all through the fall, spring, and summer semesters for students. These internships or fellowships are unpaid; however the participants will gain valuable work experience in a Congressional Office.
If you are interested in applying to intern at the Jackson Office, please email Scott Golden at scott.golden@mail.house.gov. To apply for a position at the Washington D.C. Office please email Kathleen Carlson at kathleen.carlson@mail.house.gov. Please attach to the email a copy of your resume and cover letter, and in the body section of the email include the dates and times that you are available to intern.
Q: How can I request a certain flag to be flown over the Capital?
A: Flags can be flown over the Capital for a certain people, events, or organizations on specific dates. Flag requests can be made online and be paid for with either credit cards or checks.
If you still have any questions regarding flying a specific flag please contact Kathleen Carlson.
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