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August 17, 2026

House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez Amid Proposed Changes to Ethics Rules

  • The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez for allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer, as confirmed in a recent announcement.
  • Gomez acknowledges past extramarital affairs but insists they were consensual and did not violate laws or House ethics rules, expressing regret for the personal pain caused.
  • The investigation occurs as the House considers new legislation that would prohibit lawmakers from having sexual relationships with all congressional aides, not just those under their supervision.

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