Federal Issues
How can I contact my Congressional Representative?
The U.S. House of Representatives site offers a locator and contact service for all representatives. Once you input your zip code information, this service automatically takes you to an e-mail form that will be sent to your Congressperson.
If you would rather call or write a letter, you may get other member information for Virginia's representatives here.
Can the Governor help me file my immigration forms?
Immigration is handled by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Governor of Virginia has no administrative authority over federal government agencies or programs like immigration.
Can the Governor help me get my Social Security benefits?
Social Security is a program that is administered by the federal government and therefore the Governor of Virginia has no administrative authority over Social Security. You should visit the Social Security Administration Web site for further assistance; if you are having trouble getting assistance from the SSA, contact your Congressional representative.
Where can I get assistance regarding Medicare or Medicaid?
Medicare is a program that is administered by the federal government; the Governor of Virginia has no administrative authority over Medicare. You should visit the Medicare Web site for further assistance; if you are having trouble getting assistance, contact your Congressional representative.
Medicaid is administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and is under the administrative authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Department of Medical Assistance Services. You can find contact information for DMAS here.