Government Resources

Federal government offices in or around the 24th district

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Florida National Forests

Federal Courts with Jurisdiction over the 24th District

Local Governments within the 24th District

Other Government Information

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Some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Social Security and Medicare

My office can help you with determining Social Security benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare eligibility.

Do you want to know if you qualify for disability and SSI? Use Social Security's Screening Tool (BEST) to check if you do.
Do you need information on how to apply for Medicare? Go to the Medicare Frequently Asked Questions page.
Do you have other general questions about social security services and benefits? Find an answer on the Social Security Administration's Answers to Your Questions page.

Veterans Benefits

My office can assist you with receiving benefits, eligibility determination, and replacement of medals earned.

Would you like to apply for veterans benefits? Use VONAPP to apply online.
Would you like to appeal a decision? Find out how at the Board of Veterans Appeals.

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Passports

We can help you expedite your passport application in an emergency, report lost passports, and monitor overseas travel restrictions.

For general questions regarding the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs passport services, see the State Department's Frequently Requested Information Web page.

Immigration

My office can help with immigration petitions, adjustments of status, naturalization and non-immigrant petitions that have been delayed or lost.

Do you need to schedule an appointment with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)? Use InfoPass to make an appointment online.
Are you wondering when an immigrant visa will become available to you or a family member? You can find out by reviewing the State Department's Visa Bulletin.
Do you need to find out how to file an application with USCIS? Go to Forms and Fees (836KB PDF) on the USCIS Web site.
Do you have other general questions about immigration and naturalization? Find an answer on the USCIS Frequently Asked Questions Web page.

Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas Sworn into Office, Announces Sponsorship of Bill to Stop Congressional Pay Raise: (Washington, DC) -- Today, immediately after being sworn into office, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) announced her first legislative action for the 111th Congress -- signing on as an original cosponsor of the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act of 2009. This bipartisan legislation will eliminate the automatic pay raise for members of Congress scheduled to take effect in 2010.

"I made a commitment to bring our core values of integrity, accountability and responsibility back to Washington. That is why my first act as U.S. Representative is to reject a pay raise," said Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas. "With the economy in crisis, my priority is to create jobs and help struggling families and small businesses in Florida's 24th District."

In addition to cosponsoring the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act, Congresswoman Kosmas was selected today to the House Committee on Financial Services. On the Financial Services Committee, Kosmas will be at the forefront of drafting key legislation to increase oversight of Wall Street, stem the foreclosure crisis, and invest in the creation of new jobs.

"As a small business owner, I am honored by the opportunity to serve on the Financial Services Committee," said Kosmas. "I am ready to work hard every day to get our economy back on track and to keep and create good, high-paying jobs in the 24th District."

Kosmas also hopes to be named to the Committee on Science and Technology, where she will fight for the continued funding of NASA operations.…