One of the most important things I do as a U.S. Representative is help people with issues they may be having with the federal government. If you cannot get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my offices may be able to act as a liaison between you and the federal government. My office can assist in resolving a problem or getting you the information you need from federal agencies. Although I cannot override the decisions made by a federal agency, we can often intervene on a person's behalf to find answers to questions, help find solutions or just cut through the "red tape".

If you are having a problem with a federal office, in nearly all cases, it will be necessary for me to have from you a written and signed request for help which will enable a federal agency to relinquish your relevant information to my office. This is due to the Privacy Act of 1974, the purpose of which is to protect the individual rights of citizens by prohibiting the release of personal information about them to unauthorized parties. Please complete a printable version of the privacy authorization form to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act and then fax, mail, or e-mail it to the district office nearest to you.  Also, please include copies of any pertinent documentation.

CLICK HERE to download the Privacy Authorization Form