WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced today that his office helped return $2,416,032.75 to constituents in 2011 who were owed Social Security checks, veterans’ benefits, tax refunds, and other payments or refunds from the federal government. Since Himes’ arrival in Congress in 2009, his staff has helped thousands of constituents cut through bureaucratic red tape.
“Helping constituent cut through the red tape of the federal government is one of my most important duties as a representative,” said Himes. “These successes mean precious dollars saved, healthcare services paid for, and veterans’ medals delivered to those who fought to defend our country. I strongly encourage anyone who is having difficulty navigating the federal government to contact my office right away.”
In the cases where Himes’ office helped secure money, payments ranged from a $15 Medicare Part D reimbursement to a $50,000 loan from the Federal Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program.
In total, the casework breakdown of savings is as follows:
Social Security and Medicare: $47,829.00
Veterans’ benefits: $140,268.82
Housing: $91,130.42
IRS: $2,136,804.51
Himes’ office can assist constituents with a range of issues including Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, immigration and visas, passports, home loan modifications, requests for flags and commendations, service academy nominations, and more. More information is available here, and assistance is available via phone or in person. He has two offices in Southwest Connecticut, which are open during regular business hours and by appointment:
Bridgeport District Office
211 State Street, 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(866) 453-0028
Stamford District Office
888 Washington Boulevard, 10th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
(866) 453-0028