Assistance with Federal Agencies

Sometimes dealing with the federal bureaucracy can be a challenge. I can help when you run into problems on federal issues like Social Security, Medicare, Veterans Administration, Small Business Administration, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the I.R.S. If you are experiencing a problem with a federal agency, please contact one of my Texas staff at:

3649 Leopard Street, Suite 510
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 883-5868

1805 Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite B-27
Paseo Plaza Center
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 541-1242

Members of my Texas staff are nearly all bilingual. In order for my office to assist you, please explain the nature of your problem and what you would like me to do. Please include the information below in a letter, or print and complete this form (PDF version):

• Full name
• Address
• Home phone number
• Daytime phone number
• Date of Birth
• Social Security number (If your case involves the Social Security Administration or the I.R.S.)
• VA claim number and a copy of a DD-214 (If your case involves the Department of Veterans Affairs)
• Alien resident number, recipient number, and current immigration status (If your case involves the INS)

Please include any other documents or correspondence that you think may be helpful to my office in pursuing your case. OR print out this form, SIGN IT, and return it to the office closest to you (see addresses above).

Helpful online resources:

GovBenefits is a free and confidential website to help citizens figure out if they are eligible for federal and state benefits (as well as government loans), and how to apply

First Gov, is one-stop shopping for the federal government

Veteran's Benefits

Social Security Online

Healthfinder, a comprehensive resource for health information

Guide to financial assistance -- Resources available for students wishing to apply for federal financial assistance through FAFSA

Guía para ayuda financiera en Español -- recursos disponibles para estudiantes que desean aplicar para ayudar financiera por medio de la solicitud de FAFSA  

Consumer Information Center -- The Federal Citizen Information Center is the trusted one-stop source for answers to questions about consumer problems and government services

Business.gov -- provide access to Federal, state and local information that helps business owners successfully start and operate while staying compliant with laws and regulations 

Starting a Small Business -- resources available through the Small Business Administration 

I.R.S. -- Internal Revenue Services Web site

Federal Supply Service -- A resource for customers, contractors, and the general public, which even includes information on how to obtain surplus property.