Academy Nominations

Each member of Congress, either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, I am allowed to nominate ten individuals. Learn more about the Service Academy Nomination process.

Tours

For those constituents visiting the Washington D.C. area, I am pleased to offer this information on local tours and points of interest. My office can also help you make arrangements for some of the more popular Federal attractions in our Nation's Capital.

Flying Flag Over Capitol

Purchase a U.S. flag through my office. There is no limit on the number of flags you may order. You may also request that your new flag be flown over the Capitol. Flags may be flown for a particular person, event, or organization, and may be flown on a specific date. A certificate of recognition is included with each flag.

Presidential Greetings

District Residents can request to receive a greeting from the President of the United States. Request a Presidential Greeting.

Congressional Commendations

As a service to my constituents, my office can provide acknowledgement of special events. Request a congressional commendation.

Artistic Discovery

The annual high school art competition that I sponsor in the 5thCongressional District. Learn more about the House of Representatives' nation-wide high school arts competition.

Business Assistance

Learn more about assistance for businesses (especially small businesses) in Pennsylvania.

Consumer Protection

Advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on a wide variety of other consumer topics. Learn more about consumer protection.

Digital TV

On February 17, 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. Digital broadcasting will allow stations to offer improved picture and sound quality and additional channels. What is the Digital Television (DTV) Transition?

Federal Agencies—Getting Help

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my 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. Contact my office for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies.

Federal Business Opportunities

Information that provides guidance and online procurement procedures for doing business with the federal government. Learn about the procurement procedures for doing business with the federal government.

Government Resources

An informational page listing the other government Web sites in one convenient place.

Grants

There are thousands of federal grant programs that your organization might be eligible for and I am often asked about what is available. Learn about the available resources to help eligible grantseekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects, as well as on private funding.

Identity Theft

Information on how district residents can protect their identity.

Kids

A collection of fun resources for Kids.

Page Program

High school juniors are eligible work as Pages in the U.S. House of Representatives for a fall or spring. There is no GPA requirement for Pages who work during the summer semester. While serving the House, Pages live in Washington D.C., at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks away from the Capitol. During the academic year, Pages attend classes at the House Page School. Learn more about the House of Representatives Page Program.

Parents and Teachers

A collection of resources for parents and teachers.

Student Financial Aid

Learn about the process of locating and applying for financial aid.