The Washington, D.C. office and the district offices of former Representative Gabrielle Giffords will continue to serve the people of the Eighth Congressional District of Arizona under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Giffords resigned from Congress on January 25, 2012.

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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 Eighth Congressional District of Arizona
1030 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2542
Fax: (202) 225-0378

District Offices in Arizona
Tucson Office
3945 E. Fort Lowell Road, Suite 211
Tucson, AZ 85712 
Phone: (520) 881-3588
Fax: (520) 322-9490

Cochise County Office
77 Calle Portal, Suite B-160
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: (520) 459-3115
Fax: (520) 459-5419

Other Sources in Arizona:
Arizona Secretary of State Elections Division