Rep. Pomeroy assists veteran Gary Hammes in receiving the Bronze Star

Can Congressman Pomeroy Help Me with My Situation?

If you have a question or problem with a federal agency, I'm here to help. Before you contact my office for assistance with a case, it is a good idea to determine if your problem is one which I have the authority and jurisdiction to examine:

• I may be able to help you if your problem is with a federal agency. A federal agency, as the term implies, is an organization that is part of the federal government. These agencies are either part of the President's cabinet, like the Veteran's Administration (VA), or independent agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). While I cannot ask a federal agency to do anything which they are unable to do under law or regulations, I can make sure that all of your rights are respected and that any errors in procedure are corrected.
• Unfortunately, I cannot generally offer assistance if your matter does not involve a federal agency, including those involving North Dakota state agencies. Examples of such situations include: child support disputes, motor vehicle registration concerns, or state tax disputes. For help with these problems, you should contact the Governor's Office or the appropriate state agency

Some Quick Answers

Before opening a case with my office, you may wish to check to see if an answer to your question already exists online--a quick answer to your question will save you time. Many federal agencies keep a list of frequently asked questions, and I've provided a link to several of these. If your question isn't answered here, you can contact my office for further assistance. For more details, please move on to the next section, "Preparing to Open a Case."

• FirstGov This site is a one stop portal to the United States Government. If you are looking for information that doesn't fall under the agencies below, this would be a great place to look.
• GovBenefits.gov GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The IRS site provides answers to a wide range of questions, including help in filling out tax forms, claiming a refund, and eligibility requirements for a variety of tax credits.
• Social Security Administration (SSA) The SSA site includes a database of frequently asked questions, including information on obtaining a Social Security card, eligibility for benefits, etc.
• Veterans' Administration (VA) The VA site will provide answers about benefits, medical facilities, pensions, and other issues of interest to veterans. The site includes a navigational tool to make it easy to find an answer to your specific question.
• Farm Service Agency (FSA) The FSA site offers information on the Crop Disaster Program, grazing payments, CRP, and more. The site includes updated FSA news releases.
• United States Citizenship and Immigration Service The site provides information about passports, visas, naturalization, and citizenship.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The FEMA site provides answers about FEMA's flood insurance program, including information on coverage and filing a claim.

Preparing to Open a Case

If you find that your concern is one with which I can be of assistance, you will need to pull together a few items before contacting my staff. The simple steps outlined below will my staff to assist you more efficiently and allow them to begin working on your case immediately

• Gather the Necessary Paperwork
  In order for my staff to work on your case, we will need access to any paperwork relating to your specific problem. This may include medical forms, letters from a federal agency, or other documents. I ask that you provide my staff with any paperwork you have regarding your case. Please know that several federal agencies require additional information before I can look into a case on your behalf. My staff will assist you in gathering any additional information that may be required by a particular agency.
• Contact my State Offices
  Once you have gathered all pertinent information, it is time to contact one of my state offices. I have offices located in Bismarck and Fargo. Please feel free to contact whichever office is more convenient for you. Should you decide to email me with your casework problem, please note the issue as "casework" in the subject line of your e-mail so that it can be quickly forwarded to the appropriate staff. Please be sure to add your address and phone number in the message.
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I have also put together a specific page on grant opportunities. My Grants Resource Center includes links to updated federal grant opportunities, tips on grant writing, and much more.