Help With A Federal Agency

Residents of the 5th Congressional District of Washington can contact us for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies.

If you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem.

To open a case with our office, either submit your request electronically, using this link:

Casework Request Submission Portal

Or download this PDF document, fill it out by hand and either mail or deliver in person to our office.

Request for Congressional Assistance PDF

Please include all pertinent information and claim numbers in your correspondence—such as:

• SOCIAL SECURITY (SSA): Your Social Security Number for a case involving Social Security;
• VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA): Your VA Claim Number for a case with the Department of Veterans Affairs;
• INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS): Your Taxpayer Identification Number (Social Security number, if individual) and please note the TAX YEAR AT ISSUE on your request,
• Your address, home phone number and daytime phone number (if different than home) so that we can contact you for any additional information needed by the agency; and
• Copies of any related documents or correspondence that you may have from the agency.

FOR USCIS REQUESTS: The USCIS Privacy Release requires an ink (actual) signature

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD, PRINT, AND SIGN A USCIS PRIVACY RELEASE

Please Note:

The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) requires that Members of Congress or their staff have written authorization before they can obtain information about an individual’s case.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR REQUEST.

We MUST have the signature of the claimant (or guardian for a dependent) to proceed on your behalf.