If you need assistance with a federal agency, such as the Social Security Administration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Internal Revenue Service or any other federal government department, Congresswoman Eshoo’s office may be able to help.  You can determine whether you’re a constituent of the California’s 18th Congressional District here.

According to the Privacy Act of 1974, in order for Congresswoman Eshoo to assist you, written authorization is needed. Please complete and sign a Privacy Consent Form and return it to Congresswoman Eshoo’s Palo Alto office at 698 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, California 94301 or fax to (650) 323-3498.

Please note that Congresswoman Eshoo cannot intervene on legal matters pending before the courts or address issues that are not within the jurisdiction of the federal government.

Here are Privacy Consent Forms for your use:

• Privacy Consent Form – General
• Privacy Release for Immigration Cases
• Privacy Release for Tourist Visa Cases
• Privacy Release for Tax Cases

If you are seeking information on your eligibility for various government benefits, GovBenefits.gov may provide the answers to your questions. This website provides information about government eligibility through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use questionnaire.

NOTE: If you’re a U.S. Citizen currently experiencing an emergency abroad, please contact U.S. Citizen’s Services.