July 22, 2008: Congressman Berman, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, meets with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right), as Zalmay Khalilzad (center), Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, looks on.
March 12, 2008: Rep. Berman meets with staff from the Northeast Valley Health Corporation in Washington, DC. Pictured from left to right are: Jack Fulkerson, Board Member; Kim Wyard, CEO; and Barbara Milteer, Board Member.
March 5, 2008: Chairman Berman and Ranking Member Ileana Ros-Lehtinen enjoy a light moment at a lunch with his Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The lunch was sponsored by Berman for members of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Queen Rania looks on.
January 16, 2008: Congressman Berman speaks at a press conference following the Ways and Means Committee’s hearing on his Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82. Stacked behind him is a petition with 400,000 teachers’ signatures in support of the bill.
October 6, 2007: A young patient reads Lola at the Library to Congressman Berman during the Reach Out and Read event at the San Fernando Health Clinic/Northeast Valley Health Corporation.
How can I help?
If you are a constituent of the 28th Congressional District of California, our office can assist you with matters involving Federal agencies. We also provide for visitors to Washington, DC, and can arrange to have a flag flown for you over the U.S. Capitol building.
GovBenefits.gov
If you are in need of government assistance, but are unsure where to go for information on how to apply, Govbenefits.gov may be the answer. It reduces the amount of research needed to take advantage of government benefits programs by providing information only on those programs most likely to benefit each individual.
Constituents complete a confidential questionnaire and Govebenefits.gov matches their request with the appropriate benefit programs, and provides application information. It contains a wide variety of information on such topics as Medicaid/Medicare, small business loans, scholarships, and disaster relief, to name a few.
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Internships
Congressman Howard Berman's internship program can offer students and recent college graduates the tremendously rewarding experience of learning about the functions of the House of Representatives, as well as the Congressman's role in representing Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley (California's 28th Congressional District).
An internship with Congressman Berman presents a variety of opportunities to participate in the daily operations of a Congressional office, either in the Washington, D.C. office or the District Office in Van Nuys. Preference will be given to residents of the district.
General intern responsibilities include:
- Answering telephones
- Data entry
- Referring letters sent by other Members' constituents
- Responding to constituent requests
- Attending Congressional hearings (DC only)
- Assisting with special projects, including legislative research
- Assisting with constituent casework (CA only)
- Other miscellaneous tasks, as required
In the busy atmosphere of a Congressional office, it is important that interns possess a mature, professional manner. A well-organized person who is able to take initiative, follow instructions, perform well under pressure, and relate well to others is valued in this fast-paced office. Additionally, interns in the Washington, D.C. office must have completed at least one year of college.
Required skills:
- Effective and professional phone manner
- Computer experience
- Good typing ability
- Punctuality
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to complete tasks efficiently and thoroughly
There is no application deadline. Interns are accepted throughout the year in both offices. However, please keep in mind that summer is a very popular time for internships and there is a limit to the number of interns that may work in the office at any given time. Applicants should also note that summer internships generally require a full-time, 5-day per week commitment.
Application Process
To apply for an internship, applicants must submit a resume and a letter of interest outlining why they wish to be an intern and the dates and days they are available to work.
Applications for internships should be submitted to:
Congressman Howard L. Berman
Attention: Jami Crespo
2221 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Year-round internships are available in the District Office to high school seniors and graduates, and college and graduate students living or attending school in or near the 28th District.
Applications for District Office internships should be submitted to:
Congressman Howard L. Berman
Attention: Gina Flores
14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 202
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Should you have any further questions regarding our Congressional intern program, you may write to the above addresses or call Jami Crespo (DC) at (202) 225-4695 or Gina Flores (CA) at (818) 994-7200.
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