 Q: How do I find out how Congressman Baird voted on legislation I am interested in? A: Finding Congressman Baird’s voting record is easy. Simply use the Library of Congress’ website, thomas.loc.gov. You can search by the bill’s name, number, or keywords to see how Congressman Baird voted on a particular piece of legislation, or you can search by his name to see the bills he has sponsored. Click here for a shortcut to the bills that Congressman Baird has introduced and cosponsored. If you have any questions about the Congressman’s voting record, please feel free to contact any one of the offices listed below. Q: What can the Congressman do for me? A: The Congressman can help constituents with a federal issue, such as a missing social security check, an immigration question, or a veteran’s affairs issue. Q: What can’t the Congressman do for me? A: The Congressman can not intercede in any matter before any courts. The Congressman can not intercede in any state, city, county, or municipal government issue. Q: Can the Congressman help me with a problem I am having with a federal agency? A: The Congressman can help with any problems Southwest Washington residents may be having with federal agencies, including problems with Social Security, labor issues, housing, passports, veterans affairs, and immigration. Please contact his Vancouver office at 360-695-6292 and ask for a member of the casework team. Q: What Congressional District do I live in? A: To find out whether or not you live in Congressman Baird’s district, simply log-on to www.house.gov and enter your zip code. Q: I am going to visit Washington, D.C. Can Congressman Baird assist me with tickets for tours of the Capitol, White House, and other interesting attractions? A: Of course. Please check out the “Visiting Washington DC” page on this website, or contact the Congressman’s Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-3536 for more information about the tours he can set-up for you and your family while you’re visiting our nation’s capital. Q: How can I let Congressman Baird know my feelings on issues and legislation? A: Representing your interests in Congress is Congressman Baird’s number one priority. You can email him your questions, comments, and concerns, or you can contact any of the three offices listed below. Q: How can I get a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol? A: Congressman Baird is proud to offer United States flags at a nominal fee as a service to his constituents. At your request, he can even have your flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. To order a flag, please contact the Congressman’s Washington D.C. office at 202-225-3536, or go to the flag section of this website Q: Does the Congressman offer internships in his Washington State and Washington, D.C. offices? A: Yes, Congressman Baird offers internships in all of his offices for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for recent graduates. For more information, please visit the internship section of this website, or contact the office at which you would be interested in serving as an intern. Q: How can I request a meeting with the Congressman or invite him to attend my event? A: For scheduling requests for events or meetings in Washington State, please contact the Congressman’s Vancouver office at (360) 695-6292, or fax your requests to (360) 695-6197. For meetings or events in Washington, D.C., please fax your request to (202) 225-3478 or email baird.schedule@mail.house.gov. Q: I have sent Congressman Baird a letter with my thoughts on an issue. How long will it be until I can expect a response? A: As you might imagine, Congressman Baird receives a large volume of mail and email. He does his very best to personally respond to each letter he receives as quickly as possible, but his response times can vary. Please allow up to four to six weeks to hear back from him. Q: When will the Congressman’s Traveling District Office be in my area? A: In order to better serve your needs, Congressman Baird has implemented a traveling district office in addition to his permanent district offices in Olympia and Vancouver. Every Friday congressional staffers will travel throughout the third district to help residents who are having trouble with federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, or with federal services like Medicare. Click here for locations, schedule, and additional information. Q: How can I find out when the Congressman’s next town hall meeting or public appearance will be in my community, or keep up with the Congressman’s recent activities? A: Congressman Baird makes it a point to visit every community in Southwest Washington on a regular basis and he has held over 260 town hall meetings since taking office. To learn when his next town hall meeting will be and to receive occasional updates on the work he is doing for you in Congress, click here and sign-up for occasional e-mail updates. Your Third District Congressional Offices: Vancouver General O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson Street, Suite B (Officers Row) Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: (360) 695-6292 Fax: (360) 695-6197 Olympia 120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105 Olympia, WA 98501 Phone: (360) 352-9768 Fax: (360) 352-9241 Washington, D.C. 1421 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3536 Fax: (202) 225-3478 |
