Helping Constituents with Federal Agencies
Dealing with federal agencies can sometimes be frustrating and time consuming. In these cases, my constituent liaison staff can "cut the red tape" and help advocate and expedite an appropriate, and hopefully positive, resolution. Here are the types of issues with which we can assist:
- Economic Development: Provide resource information about technical and financial assistance; act as a liaison for FDIC, Customs, SBA and trade concerns.
- Federal Employees: Work with Office of Personnel Management to resolve benefit problems.
- Health: Clarify eligibility requirements, benefits options and program changes.
- Housing: Provide information on community and statewide programs for affordable housing for New Jerseyans.
- Immigration and Passports: Clarify and track visa applications; passport information, including renewals and expedition; overseas travel updates.
- Low-income New Jerseyans: Provide information and referral to those qualifying for various assistance programs such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
- Military: Clarify problems concerning active duty, retirees and National Guard Reserve issues.
- Request Documents: Find government documents. My offices are a good place to start in your search for information, and by contacting any of my offices, you can request copies of federal bills, laws, and other government documents.
- Social Security: Track lost checks and appeals; clarify offset rules, benefits, retirement and disability claims.
- Taxes: Work with IRS to resolve ongoing disputes; clarify tax questions.
- Veterans: Secure military records and medals; assist with claims for compensation and pensions; provide information on education benefits and home loans.
Unfortunately, there are certain issues with which my office cannot help. We cannot help you with non-federal issues such as renewal of Notary Public Licenses, problems with a driver's license or a property tax rebate. I am also prohibited by law from recommending you for a job or a promotion.
If you would like more information on how my office can assist you, please contact my staff at the office closest to you.
Newark Office
My Newark office can assist residents in the following counties:
| Bergen |
Passaic |
Essex |
Somerset |
Hudon |
Sussex |
Hunterdon |
Union |
Middleton |
Warren |
Morris |
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You can call my Newark office toll free at (888) 398-1642.
Camden Office
My Camden office can assist residents in the following counties:
| Atlantic |
Gloucester |
Burlington |
Monmouth |
Camden |
Mercer |
Cape May |
Ocean |
Cumberland |
Salem |
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You can call my Camden office at (856) 338-8922.
