Office of the Twenty-Sixth Congressional District of New York

118th Congress, 2nd Session

The Washington, DC, office and the district offices of former Representative Brian Higgins will continue to serve the people of the Twenty-Sixth Congressional District of New York under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Brian Higgins resigned from Congress effective February 2, 2024.

See Press Release.

Interim Vacant Office Status

By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below.

Legislative Information

Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions.

Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework)

The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. If they wish to continue with their case, they must submit a new Privacy Release Form. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to contact the nearest district office for further information and assistance.

REQUEST A FLAG

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Office Locations

The staff of the vacant congressional office is available to assist you at the following locations:

Washington, DC
Office of the Twenty-Sixth Congressional District of New York
2269 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225–3306

District Offices in New York
Buffalo District Office
Larkin at Exchange
726 Exchange Street, Suite 601
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 852–3501

Niagara Falls District Office
800 Main Street, Suite 3C
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 282–1274

Other Sources in New York

New York State Board of Elections