Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) announced he is resigning from Congress on Tuesday, stating in a lengthy speech that he was proud to have “put people before politics.”
The sudden resignation comes after Reed announced in March last year that he would no longer be seeking office in 2022 and apologized to a former lobbyist who accused him of sexual misconduct.
Reed’s office confirmed in a news release to reporters on May 10 that he will be joining the Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm, Prime Policy Group.
“After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day,” Reed said on the House floor on Tuesday. “It has been an honor to serve with you all from both parties. I love this institution as it still exemplifies what is best about our government, we are the people’s House. While I am proud that we put people before politics, there is much more to do. I am leaving to continue that work and hope to have a greater impact on our country.”
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