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U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., announced a new round of community office hours throughout her district. These office hours give constituents convenient options for getting assistance with federal agencies. Murphy’s staff will be standing by to help resolve issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), U.S. Department of State (for passport issues), or any other federal agency. They will also have information for displaced families from Puerto Rico in need of assistance after having relocated to central Florida in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

“Even when I’m in Washington for votes, I want constituents from every corner of my district to know that they can count on my office for help,” said Murphy. “Dealing with a federal agency can be difficult and frustrating, which is why my staff is always standing by to lend a hand. I’m proud that my office has been able to already recover more than $900,000 in lost benefits for constituents, and I will continue to provide convenient and accessible service to families and seniors in central Florida.”

Since January of last year, Murphy’s office has completed over 800 cases and recovered $909,449 for constituents.

While no appointment is required, constituents are urged to bring proper documentation to expedite requests during office hours. Constituents are also encouraged to visit one of Murphy’s two permanent district offices; in Orlando, located at 225 E. Robinson St., Ste. 525, or Sanford, located at 110 W. First St., Ste. 210, during regular business hours if they cannot attend any of the community office hours events.

Office of Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy’s upcoming community office hours:


Thursday, March 15 –Sanford

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Westside Community Center

919 S. Persimmon Ave., Sanford, Fla.

Monday, March 19 – Winter Park

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, Fla.

Wednesday, March 21 – South Orlando

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Lechonera Latina

9998 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fla.

Murphy has previously held community office hours in Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Chuluota, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orlando, Oviedo, and Sanford. Murphy also encouraged constituents to sign up for updates on legislation and upcoming events by visiting StephanieMurphy.house.gov or by liking her Facebook page at Facebook.com/RepStephMurphy.