For my school visits this year, I went to Council High School in Buchanan County, Cornerstone Christian Academy in Washington County, Floyd County High School and Patrick County High School. As a Congressman, I share my experiences as a policymaker and as an ombudsman. An ombudsman is one who interfaces with the federal government on behalf of others. I act as an ombudsman for you on many occasions. Every month, my staff travels to all corners of Virginia’s Ninth District, which happens to span more than 10,000 square miles.