House Ethics probes Jimmy Gomez misconduct

The House Ethics Committee announced on August 17, 2026, that it is formally investigating Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of United States — California over allegations of sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. The committee's statement noted that the existence of an inquiry does not itself indicate that a violation occurred. Gomez acknowledged making personal mistakes outside his marriage but maintained his actions were consensual and did not violate the law or House ethics rules. He said he would cooperate with the investigation. The probe follows a New York Post report from April alleging Gomez kissed a younger aide in 2023, and CNN reported in June that the committee had already launched an inquiry. Gomez faces Angela Gonzales-Torres in his November reelection bid. This investigation is part of a broader pattern of ethics probes into multiple House members, including Chuck Edwards, Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales, Alex Miller, and Cory Mills.