A limited number of tickets are available to each Member of Congress. Please call 6-8 weeks in advance as tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis. Congressman Whitfield can help keep casework on track, and ensure that the proper personnel review the matter and take the appropriate action as warranted. The Privacy Act of 1974 requires that you authorize access to your private records. Without your authorization, an inquiry on your behalf would not be possible.
Interns gain valuable work experience in an extremely dynamic environment.
This is a great opportunity for learning the functions of a legislative office and the multiple roles of Members of Congress. Interns in the Washington and Kentucky offices carry out administrative and legislative duties. While some responsibilities are clerical in nature, there are opportunities to conduct substantive research and attend staff meetings and Congressional hearings. It must be emphasized that this internship is not guided so much by the staff or intern coordinator as it is by the intern's interest and initiative. Assisting with special projects, including legislative research Drafting constituent letters Answering constituent requests Assisting with outgoing mail Attending Congressional hearings Miscellaneous tasks, as required Congressman Whitfield fully supports interns requesting academic credit at their universities.