Help With A Federal Agency

One of my most important duties as a member of Congress is to help constituents navigate federal agencies.

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While I cannot override the decisions made by a federal agency, I can often inquire on a constituent’s behalf to check on statuses, expedite service, find solutions, and try to cut through red tape. While I cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, my staff and I will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your concern. Residents of the 10th Congressional District of Washington can contact me for assistance in dealing with federal agencies.

Below you will find a list of services that I can help you with at federal agencies. You will need to complete privacy authorization form to comply with provisions in the Privacy Act, which you will find at the bottom of this page.

WHICH AGENCY DO YOU NEED HELP WITH?

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
MILITARY
  • Military issues affecting current servicemembers, veterans, or military families or spouses.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
STATE DEPARTMENT
  • Visas, overseas travel, international adoption
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
  • Tax issues and COVID-19 stimulus payments
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
  • Disability claims and retirement benefits
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
  • Student loans and financial aid
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
  • Labor issues
PASSPORT AGENCY
MEDICARE
  • Issues with Medicare
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
  • Filing complaints with the FCC
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  • Housing issues
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
  • Issues dealing with U.S. federal employment and retirement
POSTAL SERVICE
  • Mail delivery, mailboxes, and other related issues

PRIVACY RELEASE FORMS

To better serve you, it is recommended that you first call the District Office to speak with a staff member who will assist you with the Congressional inquiry process. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) requires that Members of Congress have written authorization before obtaining information about an individual’s case. Our office requires you to fill out and return the relevant Privacy Release Form. We must have your signature to proceed with this type of request.

Steps to submit Privacy Form:

  1. Download the Privacy Form (see below for instructions)
  2. Fill out the Nature of the Problem section (required), providing a concise description of the problem and the name of the federal agency involved.
  3. Fill in all contact information to include a claim number or case number (if applicable), indicate whether you have contacted another Member of Congress, and provide names of individuals we may discuss your case with (if applicable).
  4. Once the Form is filled out – Sign the Form – Required
  5. Submit the Form via one of the three ways mentioned below.

Do not submit a form if:

  • Your issue is legislative. For example: support/opposition of federal laws, a particular bill, and/or legislation.  You can express your opinions on issues or matters before Congress by emailing the Congresswoman through the Contact Me tab on this website.
  • Your issue involves a State/County/City concern.  For example: issues dealing with the Washington state Employment Security Department, Washington state Child Support (DSHS), local law enforcement, local property taxes, issues before the Washington State Legislature, and any matter before the Courts or within the Judiciary Branch of government.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call my office. Contact information is below. 

RETURN THE PRIVACY RELEASE FORM IN THREE EASY WAYS

  • DROP OFF AT MY DISTRICT OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS 
  • MAIL OR FAX TO MY OFFICE:  FAX 360-459-8581
  • TO REQUEST TO RETURN THE FORM VIA EMAIL, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT THIS LINK.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MY DISTRICT OFFICE

  • Phone: (360) 459-8514; Fax 360-459-8581