Office of the Second Congressional District of Louisiana

117th Congress, 1st Session

The Washington, DC, office and the district offices of former Representative Cedric L. Richmond will continue to serve the people of the Second Congressional District of Louisiana under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative resigned from Congress effective January 15, 2021.

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.

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.

To continue with your case, please complete this Privacy Release Form.

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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 Second Congressional District of Louisiana
506 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225–6636

District Offices in Louisiana
Baton Rouge Office
1520 Thomas H. Delpit Drive
Suite 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636–5600

Gretna Office
200 Derbigny Street
Suite 3200
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 365–0390

New Orleans Office
2021 Lakeshore Drive
Suite 309
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 288–3777

Other Sources in Louisiana

Louisiana Secretary of State