House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Representative Jimmy Gomez, a California Democrat, is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee following allegations of sexual misconduct, a probe that has prompted the congressman to acknowledge personal mistakes outside his marriage. The investigation, first reported this week, stems from an April report that Gomez was seen kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office at a Washington, D.C., social gathering in the summer of 2023.

In a statement, Gomez said he would cooperate fully with the committee's inquiry. He apologized to his wife, family, friends, and constituents for personal mistakes that caused pain but maintained his actions were consensual and did not violate House rules or the law. Gomez stated he has sought professional assistance to heal his family relationships and takes full responsibility for his behavior.

The initial allegation, reported earlier this year, described an incident occurring outside a party hosted by then-Representative Eric Swalwell. Gomez had previously denied the report. The Ethics Committee's investigation reportedly expanded after looking into that incident, uncovering other allegations of sexual misconduct....