House Ethics Committee Reviews Allegations Against Gomez
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The bipartisan Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is reviewing allegations that Gomez “may have engaged in sexual misconduct” in violation of the House Code of Official Conduct, including “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” The committee cautioned that an investigation does not itself establish that Gomez violated any law or House rule. “No other public comment will be made on this matter except in accordance with Committee rules,” the committee said.
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NBC NewsThe House Ethics Committee on Monday said it’s reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., “may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct,” including “engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.”
New York PostWASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) for “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer” — after he admitted to cheating on his wife following a Post exposé that revealed Gomez kissed a much younger aide three years ago.
NPR NewsThe House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif, including "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer."
Washington ExaminerThe House Ethics Committee told CNN earlier this year they had begun the early stages of an investigation after an April New York Post story alleged the congressman was seen kissing an aide. Gomez said he did not violate any House ethics rules, but acknowledged he had made mistakes in his marriage.
The HillHouse Ethics investigating California Democrat Jimmy Gomez over allegations of sexual misconduct The House Ethics Committee said Monday that it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.).  The panel said in a statement that it is “reviewing allegations” that Gomez “may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable standard of conduct, including engaging…
Fox NewsThe committee, which acts as the House of Representatives' internal watchdog, announced Monday that it is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., for allegations including "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer."
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More information was not immediately provided by the Ethics Committee, which typically operates in secrecy until it releases its final findings on a given matter. It did note that the allegations are not evidence of wrongdoing.
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NBC News“The Committee notes that the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred,” the panel’s chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., and ranking member Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., said in a statement.
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Gomez, who has represented portions of Los Angeles in the House since 2017, faces Angela Gonzales-Torres, a community advocate and fellow Democrat, in his November reelection bid.
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The Daily WireGomez remains on the ballot for reelection in California’s 34th Congressional District. He advanced through the state’s top-two primary earlier this year and will face far-left Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres in November.
Washington ExaminerGomez will face progressive Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres in November, after he pulled in 46% of the vote earlier this year, with Gonzales-Torres bringing in 30.7%. The state uses a top-two primary, meaning the two candidates that receive the most votes, regardless of party, will go to the November election.
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01 New York Post Representative Jimmy Gomez, a Democrat from California, during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Bloomberg via Getty Images
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02 NBC News The probe comes during a busy year for the Ethics Committee, which is made up of equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats.
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03 The Daily Wire House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has endorsed a broader ban, saying that sexual relationships between lawmakers and congressional staffers are inappropriate in a workplace.
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