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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez over allegations of sexual misconduct with a House staffer.

The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it is investigating Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez of California for allegations of sexual misconduct. The bipartisan panel is reviewing claims that Gomez engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. While the committee noted that the existence of an investigation does not automatically indicate a violation of rules occurred, the probe follows reports that Gomez was seen kissing a much younger aide in 2023. Representative Jimmy Gomez acknowledged making personal mistakes outside of his marriage years ago, though he maintained that his actions were consensual and did not violate any House ethics rules or federal laws. He expressed sincere apologies to his wife and family for the pain caused by these mistakes and stated he is committed to working through the issues privately. Gomez pledged to cooperate fully with the committee's inquiry to ensure a fair and impartial review of the facts.

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