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Government services & grievance portals
Official portals to lodge complaints, request information, and access services directly.
Official guide to government information and services — find the right federal, state or local agency.
www.usa.gov ↗Report scams, fraud and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission.
reportfraud.ftc.gov ↗Submit a complaint about banks, lenders, credit reporting, and other financial products.
www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/ ↗File complaints about phone, internet, TV, robocalls and billing issues.
consumercomplaints.fcc.gov ↗Report internet crime, online fraud and cyber incidents to the FBI.
www.ic3.gov ↗Report identity theft and get a personalized recovery plan.
www.identitytheft.gov ↗Register to vote and find your state’s election rules and deadlines.
vote.gov ↗Read proposed federal rules and submit public comments to agencies.
www.regulations.gov ↗Screen for over 1,000 federal benefit programs across food, housing, healthcare, education and more.
www.benefits.gov ↗Apply for benefits, get a replacement card, check your earnings record, and manage retirement.
www.ssa.gov ↗Find Medicare plans, compare costs, and check eligibility for ages 65+ and certain disabilities.
www.medicare.gov ↗Enroll in health insurance through the federal Marketplace and find subsidies based on income.
www.healthcare.gov ↗File federal taxes, check refund status, set up payment plans, and access account transcripts.
www.irs.gov ↗Apply for VA benefits, healthcare, disability compensation, GI Bill and home loans.
www.va.gov ↗File a housing discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint ↗Find and apply for federal disaster relief programs from FEMA and partner agencies after a declared disaster.
www.disasterassistance.gov ↗Useful helpline numbers
Tap a number to call. 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance together.
National numbers. 311 and local non-emergency police lines vary by city/county — check your local government website for area-specific lines.
Know your rights
A quick guide to the rights every citizen can use.
Freedom of Information (FOIA)
Under the Freedom of Information Act, anyone can request records from federal agencies. Agencies generally must respond within 20 business days.
Make a FOIA request ↗Right to Vote
U.S. citizens 18 and older have the right to register and vote. Rules, deadlines and ID requirements vary by state.
Register to vote ↗Consumer Protection
You are protected against fraud and unfair business practices. Report problems to the FTC and dispute charges with your provider.
Report fraud ↗First Amendment Rights
The Constitution protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government.
Read the First Amendment ↗Civil Rights
Federal law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. You can file a complaint with the relevant agency.
File a civil-rights report ↗Right to Petition & Comment
You can comment on proposed federal regulations and petition agencies and elected officials — a core part of public participation.
Comment on rules ↗Fourth Amendment (Search & Seizure)
The government generally needs a warrant based on probable cause to search you, your home, or your belongings. Evidence obtained illegally can often be excluded from court.
Read the Fourth Amendment ↗Fifth Amendment (Right to Remain Silent)
You cannot be forced to testify against yourself or be tried twice for the same offense. The government must provide due process before depriving you of life, liberty or property.
Read the Fifth Amendment ↗Sixth Amendment (Right to Counsel)
You have the right to a speedy and public trial, to an attorney (appointed if you cannot afford one), and to confront the witnesses against you.
Read the Sixth Amendment ↗Miranda Rights at Arrest
If you are taken into custody and questioned, police must inform you that you have the right to remain silent and to have an attorney. Anything you say can be used against you in court.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, transportation and government services. Reasonable accommodations are a right.
File an ADA complaint ↗Workplace Anti-Discrimination (Title VII)
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Complaints are filed with the EEOC, generally within 180 days.
File with EEOC ↗Fair Housing Act
It is illegal for landlords or sellers to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status or disability. HUD investigates housing-discrimination complaints.
File a fair-housing complaint ↗Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for serious health conditions, a new child, or caring for a family member.
FMLA at DOL ↗Health Privacy (HIPAA)
You have the right to see and get a copy of your medical records, request corrections, and limit who your provider shares your health information with.
File a HIPAA complaint ↗Education Records Privacy (FERPA)
Parents (and students 18+) can inspect education records, request corrections, and control disclosure. Schools must get written consent before releasing most records.
File a FERPA complaint ↗General information for awareness, not legal advice. Rights and procedures can vary by state and may change over time.