Rep. Latimer Returns Over $589,000 in Federal Benefits to Westchester and Bronx Residents
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) announced that in his first four months in office, his constituent services team has returned $589,000 in federal benefits to residents throughout Westchester and the Bronx.
“When people think of a member of Congress, they usually think about work done in Washington, DC passing laws and voting,” said Rep. Latimer “This is a significant part of the job. But some of the most important, meaningful work my office does is assisting residents on an individual basis, advocating for them and getting them answers from bureaucratic federal agencies. I’m proud of the work my office has done just in the last few months.”
In addition to the $589,000 in federal benefits Rep. Latimer’s office has secured for the 16th District, they have helped 313 residents on cases of all types. These include: guidance on applications or claims related to Social Security, IRS, Medicare and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or resolving pending benefits issues; immigration status change inquiries or help navigating pending immigration applications; and expedited processing for passport applications.
Rep. Latimer’s constituent services team recently held five mobile office hour events to bring constituent services directly to residents. More mobile office hours will be announced soon.