Jimmy Gomez Faces Misconduct Probe

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is reviewing allegations Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., may have violated House conduct rules through sexual misconduct, including “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” The committee said the disclosure does not mean Gomez violated any rule and that the review is proceeding under Committee Rule 18(a). Public allegations against Gomez include a reported 2023 incident in which he kissed a staffer from another congressional office. Gomez said he respects the process, will cooperate and made “personal mistakes outside my marriage,” while saying his actions were consensual.