Help for the residents of the 37th Congresssional District

• Need help dealing with a government office?
• What is the 37th Congressional District?
• My background
  A little about me and what I’m trying to do for you.
• Contacting my office
  Reaching me in California or Washington, DC.
• Legislation and issues
• Military academy nominations
  Each member of Congress, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, I am allowed to nominate ten individuals. Interested in applying?
• Assistance for businesses
  Guidance (and online procurement procedures) for doing business with the federal government.
• Education loans and grants
  Help locating and applying for financial aid.
• Grants
  There are thousands of federal grant programs that you (or your organization) may be eligible for.
• Artistic Discovery competition
  The annual high school art competition sponsored by Congresswoman Richardson.
• Unclaimed property
  California is holding huge amounts of unclaimed property. Is some of it yours?
• Federal government resources
  Resources available to you in California and from Washington, DC. (Contact me if you need help dealing with them.)
• Fly a Flag Over the Capitol
  If you are a resident of California’s 37th Congressional District, you may purchase a U.S. flag from my office. If you like, your flag can 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.
• Internship Opportunities
  I am planning to run an internship program accepting college students interested in learning about the operations of a congressional office. In addition to general office support, interns will assist my staff with constituent services, Capitol tours, and light research. Interns will also be encouraged to attend hearings, lectures, and seminars available in Congress and around Capitol Hill.
• Congressional 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.
• Veterans
  Up-to-date information on veterans' benefits and rights. If you’re having problems getting what’s owed to you, please call me.
• Planning to visit Washington, DC?
  If you are planning to visit Washington D.C., I would be pleased to offer provide you with information on local tours and points of interest.