U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) announced Thursday that her team has hit the milestone of returning over $10 million to constituents since taking office in 2019, thanks to the hard work of her constituent services staff.
According to a release, the money returned represents more than 430 cases, the majority of which came from the Internal Revenue Service ($7,153,076), Small Business Administration ($2,027,045), Social Security Administration ($818,026) and Veterans Affairs ($345,639).
Overall, Slotkin’s constituent services team has opened more than 6,000 cases since January 2019, each one representing a district resident who requested assistance with a federal agency.
“My constituent services team has years of experience navigating the federal government, and they have a passion for helping Michiganders get the most out of their government. This milestone is a product of that expertise and dedication,” Slotkin said. “They know how to navigate bureaucracy better than anyone, and they care deeply about helping people in an otherwise automated world. If you need help getting information or refunds from a federal agency, please contact us on our website or over the phone. It’s what we do and we’re ready to work.”
The best way to start the process is by completing a privacy release form through Slotkin’s website.
A completed form is needed before the constituent services team is able to obtain information about an individual’s case because of the Privacy Act of 1974.
Slotkin’s office can also assist with requesting D.C. tours and tickets, receiving a milestone birthday or anniversary greeting, or requesting that a flag be flown over the U.S. Capitol. Visit slotkin.house.gov for more information.
