Before revision: The most recent member of the U.S. Congress to die in office was Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas July 19 , 2024 of pancreatic cancer.
After revision: The most recent member of the U.S. Congress to die in office was Representative Bill Pascrell of the 9th Congressional District of New Jersey on August 21st , 2024 of pancreatic cancer.