Representative Malinowski Shares Constituent Services Updates
(Somerville, NJ) Since the middle of March, Representative Malinowski and his staff have worked around the clock to serve constituents remotely. Throughout the public health crisis, the office has opened over 2,880 casework requests from constituents and resolved over 1,640. Many of these cases come from constituents seeking help securing unemployment benefits and small business resources. Several constituents shared their experience receiving help from the office:
“I contacted Congressman Malinowski’s office out of frustration regarding my attempt to seek unemployment insurance benefits. Due to COVID19, I was unable to reach a representative to confirm benefits. Thanks to [the Congressman’s office], I was finally able to secure the benefits. I am most grateful for their kind and compassionate responses and ultimate resolution to the issue,” said Gabrielle from Hillsborough.
“I reached out to Congressman Malinowski’s office to help with my UI claim. His office and staff were quick to respond to my request and opened an inquiry with NJDOL…The Congressman’s staff continually were quick to respond to my emails and it was nice to get those responses from his staff and not an automated response as I was getting from NJDOL. I thank him and his staff for getting my issue resolved,” said Charles from Clark.
The most effective way to reach out to the office regarding federal casework, is by filling out the online casework form, located here. If you are seeking assistance for an issue regarding unemployment benefits, email nj07.casework@mail.house.gov. For issues regarding the Small Business Administration, including PPP loans, email nj07.smallbusiness@mail.house.gov. Please provide contact information and a detailed explanation of your case when reaching out. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to reach back out and help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem.
Following the release of data from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in July, Representative Malinowski announced nearly 15,000 small businesses and non-profits in New Jersey’s 7th district have received PPP loans, supporting over 135,000 jobs. For more information on PPP loans in the 7th District click here. The PPP lending deadline is August 8th. For additional information on small business relief options and to apply for a forgivable loan, click here.
Though our offices in Somerville and in Washington, DC have suspended all in-person activity, Rep. Malinowski and staff have continued to connect with constituents one-on-one in a variety of ways. Over 400 individual meetings with constituents have been held over conference call and Zoom since remote working began. To request a meeting with the Congressman or a staff member click here. Additionally, throughout the month of August Rep. Malinowski will be hosting virtual office hours with constituents to discuss individual challenges with their unemployment claim. You can request a time slot during virtual office hours by clicking here.
The office has been offering regular virtual events including the county by county Congress in Your Kitchen series to provide opportunities for constituents to ask Representative Malinowski questions and share their concerns. The Congressman has hosted over 19 Congress in Your Kitchen events and plans to continue to engage virtually with constituents in this way. To stay up to date on Congressman Malinowski’s upcoming virtual events, click here. To further connect with constituents in a larger capacity, the Congressman has hosted seven district-wide telephone town halls, reaching thousands of constituents. You can listen to the latest telephone town hall here.
Congressman Malinowski’s office frequently provides constituents with updates from Congress through our e-newsletter. Click here to receive the latest information directly to your inbox.
“Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic my office has helped thousands of constituents get the resources they need to pay their bills and provide for their families,” said Representative Malinowski. “I will continue to fight in Congress to ensure we keep our commitment to the American people in this time of crisis.”