House Democrat Faces Ethics Panel Probe Into “Sexual Misconduct” Allegations

The House Ethics Committee said on Monday it’s reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) “may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct.”

The allegations include “engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.”

“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,” a joint statement from Reps. Michael Guest (R-MS) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) read.

“No other public comment will be made on this matter except in accordance with Committee rules,” the statement added.

NEW: The House Ethics Committee announces it is now investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) over allegations of sexual misconduct, "including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer." pic.twitter.com/wsGwEwRoir

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NBC News shared further:

The married Gomez, who formed a Congressional Dads Caucus back in 2023, said in a statement that he had “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” and would cooperate with the probe.

“Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven’t violated the law or House Ethics rules, that doesn’t diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most,” the statement said. “I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family.”

He added: “I am deeply sorry to my wife for the pain and embarrassment that I have brought into our lives. Her sacrifices and support are central to my ability to serve, and I can only feel gratitude for her grace and strength.”

Gomez noted that the committee’s statement “does not itself indicate that any violation occurred. I respect the Committee’s process and am confident that a full and impartial review of the facts will bear that out.”

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According to the New York Post, Gomez was allegedly spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer in 2023.

“This behavior of open philandering by married male members of Congress is pervasive and long overdue to be addressed,” one source told the outlet in its prior reporting.

“Regardless [of whether] it is a staff member of their own or another congressman, there is a massive power dynamic that fosters a culture of abuse. You have these married male congressmen openly cheating on their wives with female staffers — how is that not grounds for expulsion?” the source added.

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