washington u.s. representative trent frank say friday would resign congress effective immediately instead jan. 31 date previously set follow announcement probe accusations sexual harassment last night wife admit hospital washington d.c. due ongoing ailment discuss options family come conclusion best thing family would tender previous resignation effective today december 8th 2017 frank say email statement late thursday frank represent district phoenix arizona area since 2003 issue statement say two women staff complain discuss efforts find surrogate mother deny ever physically intimidate coerce attempt sexual contact member congressional staff news website politico friday quote unnamed source clear women whether ask impregnate sexual intercourse vitro fertilization associate press report former aide frank say congressman offer million carry child reuters confirm either report house representatives ethics committee say thursday open investigation accusations sexual harassment frank 60-year-old lawmaker also say wife long struggle infertility frank departure come days democratic representative john conyers michigan announce immediate retirement amid sexual harassment allegations deny thursday democratic senator al franken announce senate floor would resign minnesota seat amid harassment claim congressman frank say resign immediately