About District Office Casework

As your representative in Washington D.C., I am your direct point of contact with the Federal Government, its departments, agencies, and Congress.  Due to protocol for Congressional offices, my office is only able to assist those living in the 49th District of California, which includes the following communities: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, Oceanside, Del Mar, Camp Pendleton, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego County and San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Coto de Caza and Ladera Ranch in Orange County.  To see if you live in my district, please click here.

This section of my website will help you determine if you have a casework issue or not, and then show you how to proceed.

Determining if You Have an Eligible Casework issue

If you are experiencing a problem with a federal agency then my office can assist you. Federal agencies fall under the authority of the federal government, not state or local governments. Please consult this official A-Z list of federal agencies to determine if the agency you are experiencing difficulty with is federal. Some common examples are:

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Social Security Administration
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

If the agency you’re dealing with is on the list, we’re happy to help by intervening on your behalf to ensure that your case is handled appropriately, efficiently, and respectfully.  While my office can act as a liaison between you and a federal agency, we can in no way circumvent the laws, regulations, and procedures set forth by federal law.

If your issue is with a California State agency or if it concerns a judicial matter, unfortunately I cannot assist you.  If you are experiencing a local or state related issue, I would encourage you to contact your local or state representative.  As a Member of the United States Congress I do not have jurisdiction to intervene on state and judicial matters such as:

• Child Support
• Motor vehicle registration or loss of license
• Welfare
• State taxes
• Child custody
• Divorce
• Unemployment benefits
• Criminal trials or imprisonment

Contact Us With Your Request

The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, requires written authorization from the individual requesting intervention in order for my office to assist you. Please complete the Constituent Assistance Form and send it in to my local office:

Congressman Darrell Issa
c/o Constituent Affairs Caseworker
1800 Thibodo Road, #310
Vista, CA 92081