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Office of the 17th Congressional
District of Ohio
Formerly the Office of Representative James A. Traficant Jr.
The U.S. House of Representatives
seat for the 17th Congressional District of Ohio became vacant on July 24, 2002
due to the expulsion from the House of Representative James A. Traficant
Jr., pursuant to House Resolution 495, 107th Congress, adopted July 24, 2002.
See Press Release and Biography
The 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. 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.
Office Locations:
The staff of the vacant congressional office is available to assist you at the
following locations:
Washington, DC
Office of the 17th
Congressional District of Ohio
2446 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3517
(202) 225-5261
District Offices in
Ohio:
Youngstown
125 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
(330) 743-1914
Niles
5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Suite 503
Niles, Ohio 44446
(330) 652-5649
Canfield
4590 Boardman-Canfield Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
(330) 702-1272
Other Sources:
In Ohio:
Ohio Secretary of State — Elections
The State of Ohio, Government Information
Congressional:
Thomas — Legislative Information
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