Rep. Sean Casten Pushes for Release of House Ethics Committee Report on Former Rep. Matt Gaetz
Rep. Sean Casten introduces a resolution to compel the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz amid ongoing accountability discussions.
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Summary
Rep. Sean Casten has renewed efforts to force the House Ethics Committee to release its report regarding former Rep. Matt Gaetz, addressing serious allegations against him. The resolution, expected to be voted on this week, emphasizes that resignation should not shield former members from accountability. Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the move, arguing that the Ethics Committee typically does not release reports on former members. The committee's report has been kept under wraps, including allegations surrounding Gaetz's conduct while in office.
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