Bill Johnson to resign earlier than expected to become president of Youngstown State University

Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives, announcing that his term will end on Jan. 21, earlier than anticipated, to take his position as president of Youngstown State University.

Johnson was expected to start his new job on March 15, but the congressman will be leaving the House earlier, according to a message sent out by Michael Peterson, chairman of the YSU Board of Trustees.

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“With his contract indicating he would start prior to March 15, 2024, we are excited to have him on campus earlier than anticipated,” Peterson wrote. “In the meantime, Bill will continue to visit campus as often as his schedule allows to continue meeting with students, faculty and staff.”

Johnson announced his decision to leave the House in late November but emphasized he still had several priorities he wanted to accomplish in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

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“There is still much left on my agenda to do before I depart Congress, including doing all I can to help pass tax exemption legislation to benefit the people of East Palestine as well as a broader rail safety bill, streamline America’s LNG export process, and advance a responsible budget and spending package for the remainder of this fiscal year. It’s business as usual,” he added.

Johnson’s early exit will decrease House Republicans’ already small margin to 219-213. Johnson will assume his post at the university on Jan. 22.