The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a House staffer. Multiple outlets report the committee announced the probe after receiving reports that Gomez may have violated the House’s rules or standards of conduct.
Outlets describe the allegation broadly as “inappropriate sexual contact” or “sexual misconduct,” including claims that Gomez engaged in unwanted or improper physical contact with a staff member. Several reports also trace the committee’s inquiry to prior media coverage about a 2023 incident, including claims that Gomez kissed a younger aide. Gomez has said his actions were related to “personal mistakes” outside his marriage and, in some accounts, characterizes the conduct as consensual.
Some outlets emphasize that members of Congress, including bipartisan women lawmakers, are urging the Ethics Committee to move more quickly. Others place the investigation in a wider context of recent sexual misconduct allegations involving current or former House members, noting Gomez’s connections to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Reporting across sources also includes mentions of attorneys for an accuser disputing Gomez’s description, while the congressman has not offered a consistent substantive response to the latest allegations beyond stating he will cooperate with the investigation.
