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The House Ethics Committee is facing a surge of misconduct allegations and is pressing for more staff and funding, with discussions about moving the Office of Congressional Conduct under the committee’s umbrella as part of bipartisan reforms ahead of the midterms.
The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual misconduct, including whether he created or fostered a hostile work environment and violated the Code of Official Conduct; Edwards welcomed the inquiry and pledged cooperation. Under current rules, leadership-driven inquiries can proceed in secret until a formal investigative subcommittee vote, a process that has drawn renewed scrutiny of House ethics practices and spurred calls for policy changes around workplace misconduct.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards after a witness reported improper behavior; the committee has not disclosed specifics and it is unclear if claims have been corroborated, while Edwards has welcomed the inquiry.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned amid ethics charges, including allegations she stole $5 million in Covid relief funds, as bipartisan calls for her ouster intensified and a House Ethics Committee public hearing was set to proceed; she said the proceedings were not a fair process and chose to step aside.
Rep. Nancy Mace has tabled a resolution to potentially remove fellow MAGA Rep. Cory Mills amid allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign-finance violations, as the House Ethics Committee investigates Mills; Mills denies the accusations, and Democrats have urged action as intra-MAGA tensions surface.
Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution to expel Rep. Cory Mills from Congress as Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations; Mills denies wrongdoing and has urged a floor vote, while Republicans and Democrats weigh due process and the appropriate punishment, including past attempts to censure Mills and other officials facing misconduct.
More than 30 House Democrats say they’re prepared to vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick after the House Ethics Committee weighs its findings; expulsion would require about 80 Democratic votes, with leadership weighing how to respond but many lawmakers ready to back it if the committee recommends it. Cherfilus-McCormick denies wrongdoing in a criminal case tied to alleged laundering of COVID relief funds and has pleaded not guilty; some predict she may resign rather than face a vote.
Two Florida lawmakers under federal and House Ethics scrutiny—Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Cory Mills—face potential expulsion, echoing recent resignations that briefly kept the GOP’s razor-thin majority intact. Cherfilus-McCormick is accused by the Justice Department of diverting about $5 million in federal disaster funds to her campaign, and a House Ethics subcommittee has found multiple misdeeds; Mills faces a mix of financial-disclosure issues and personal misconduct allegations. Expulsion requires a two-thirds House vote and could reshape Florida redistricting and upcoming elections, giving Democrats an opening to challenge vulnerable Republican seats while putting the district maps and midterm calculus in play.
In an unusual public move, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee pledged zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, urged victims to report allegations to congressional authorities, and noted its practice of releasing only information necessary to hold Members accountable. The statement follows the resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid misconduct claims, and the panel released a list of 28 past investigations (one ongoing into Rep. Cory Mills), while directing individuals to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights and the Office of Employee Advocacy for claims.
Lawmakers from both parties are proceeding cautiously as Rep. Cory Mills faces a slow, opaque House Ethics Committee investigation, delaying any move to oust him while leaders determine how to proceed. The case has highlighted broader reluctance to pursue expulsions without clear, process-driven findings, even as other Capitol battles—such as extending the FISA Section 702 program, votes on Israel arms sales, and the Pentagon budget debate—shape the week’s agenda.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández led a cross‑party effort that pushed Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to resign under expulsion threats amid misconduct allegations; they say other members under scrutiny, including Cory Mills and Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, could face similar pressure as critics flag the relatively slow pace of House Ethics Committee investigations and call for accountability.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would retire from Congress amid a House Ethics Committee investigation into a relationship with a former senior aide, a move that comes as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns and as lawmakers weigh potential expulsions in a high-stakes ethics saga.
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from the U.S. House amid sexual misconduct allegations after suspending his California gubernatorial bid; the move follows multiple accusations, including a former aide alleging sexual encounters and other misconduct, with the House Ethics Committee opening an investigation and some colleagues calling for expulsion.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an inquiry into Rep. Eric Swalwell to determine whether he violated the Code of Official Conduct or other laws amid allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims by a former staffer. The probe comes as Swalwell withdrew from the California gubernatorial race and faces calls from some lawmakers to resign or be expelled; the Manhattan district attorney is also examining one of the allegations, while Swalwell denies the charges and defends himself against the allegations.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding allegations of sexual misconduct, including conduct toward an employee under his supervision. Swalwell had suspended his California gubernatorial bid amid the reports, which led to Democratic withdrawals of support and staff resignations. Pelosi called for a thorough probe, underscoring the political fallout as lawmakers weigh potential sanctions or expulsions.