Resources for Philadelphians affected by Troubling New Trump Administration Policies

As your member of Congress, my job is not only to be a voice for Philadelphians in the legislative process, but also to be a resource to you. During this time of uncertainty caused by the recent actions of the Trump-Vance Administration, I wanted to share a guide of useful resources for families in need of assistance with their federal employment, immigration status, veterans care, or other federal matters.

Please Note: Under House Ethics Guidelines, I am generally only permitted to share information from government resources- not private sector or nonprofit resources. As you navigate this challenging time in federal employment, you may wish to contact your union or HR representatives for more information.

My team and I will continue to update this guide as we learn more information.

Resources for Federal Workers

• Federal Employee Rights & Appeals
  • Adverse Actions
  • Performance Based
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appeals
  • Reconsideration
• Right to reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities
• Statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources
  • If you have information (particularly if you are a government employee or contractor) related to the politicization of the federal workforce, the firing of civil servants, and/or waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars, you may reach out anonymously to the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
• Prohibited personnel practices 
• Civil service law primer

Resources for Immigrant Families 

• Know Your Rights: Immigration Rights & Resources 101
• Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs
• Philadelphia Resources for Immigrant Finder
• Recognized Organizations and Accredited Representatives Roster (Philadelphia-based organizations can be found starting on page 124)

Resources for Veterans and Service Member Families

• Rights and responsibilities as a VA patient or resident of a community living center
• Rights and responsibilities as a VA patient’s family member
• Rights and responsibilities as a Tricare eligible member

Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

• Philadelphia Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Resource Page 
• Philadelphia Based Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth 

To find Philadelphia-related data the Trump-Vance Administration may have removed from government websites, you can visit https://www.policymap.com/.

If you need help navigating the processes of a federal agency, my offices are here to help! Reach out to my Philadelphia offices at (215) 276-0340 or (215) 254-3400 or by clicking here.