House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Mace on Housing Reimbursements

The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it has opened an investigation into Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, over allegations that she improperly claimed nearly $9,500 in reimbursements for housing expenses in Washington, D.C., exceeding her actual costs.

The probe stems from a referral by the Office of Congressional Conduct, a nonpartisan body that reviews misconduct complaints against House members. In a report released Monday, the office concluded there is substantial reason to believe Mace engaged in improper reimbursement practices during 2023 and 2024. According to the report, Mace sought the maximum allowable reimbursements under a congressional program, totaling about $9,500 more than the documented expenses for the Capitol Hill townhouse she shared with her then-fiancé, Brendan Patrick Bryant. The office noted that Mace declined to participate in an interview during its review, which limited its ability to determine her reasoning for claiming the full amount.

Mace, now in her third term representing South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, has denied the allegations. In a statement from her office, she described the complaint as not...