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Conyers, who represented his hometown Detroit, co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus and battled for reparations for African Americans. He resigned in 2017 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
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The move by the longtime Democratic congressman from Michigan came after top House Democrats and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., had called on him to resign.
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Rep. John Conyers, the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, was in the hospital on Thursday, according to his office.
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The Democratic congressman said he'd "step aside" as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee during a probe against him. But he denied the allegations and said he would not resign his seat.
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BuzzFeed obtained documents detailing a sealed 2015 settlement with a former employee, with a $27,000 payout. The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation.