Congressman David Cicilline, a Democrat from Rhode Island, announced on Tuesday that he will be leaving Congress early at the end of May to take on a new role as President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, and will begin his new job on June 1, 2023. His early departure from Congress marks a rare resignation early in a session and will be replaced by a special election to be held in the coming months.
