If you’re having issues with a federal agency, our office is here to help cut through the bureaucracy.
We’ll do our best to help you get a fair and timely response, but please be aware that many federal agencies take 180–240 days to review and respond to Congressional inquiries.
To help us assist you, please include all pertinent information and claim numbers:
- Your Social Security number for a case involving Social Security;
- VA claim number for a case with Department of Veterans Affairs;
- Taxpayer identification number (Social Security number, if individual) for an Internal Revenue Service problem, etc.;
- Your address, home phone number and daytime phone number (if different than home) so that we can obtain any additional information from you that might be necessary;
- Copies of any related documents or correspondence that you may have from the agency involved;
Have questions about your open case?
If you’ve completed the casework form above, you can contact our office at (607) 242-0200. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.
We can also help with
Flag Requests
American flags are available for purchase for special events, ceremonies, and celebrations. Upon request, we can have flags flown over the U.S. Capitol.
Commendations and Greetings
If you would like to request a Congressional Commendation or a Presidential Greeting for someone living in the 19th Congressional District please complete and submit the form found on this page.
D.C. Tours & Tickets
If you are planning to visit Washington, D.C., our office can provide you with passes to see some of our nation’s historic buildings and landmarks.
Grants Applications
Our office can help you search for potential federal grants and funding sources. Learn more here.
Student Resources
Visit the resources page for information about internships, service academy nominations, congressional art competition, and congressional app challenge.