US Ethics Panel Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez
The US House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep.
Jimmy Gomez. He is a Democrat from California.
The panel announced the investigation Monday. It involves claims of sexual misconduct.
This includes alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. The committee is reviewing the claims under House conduct rules.
Gomez said he made personal mistakes outside his marriage. But he said his actions were consensual.
He said he did not break the law. He also said he did not violate House Ethics rules. The investigation is still ongoing.
Klear Note — House Ethics rules are standards lawmakers must follow while serving in Congress. An investigation is a review, not a final finding of wrongdoing.