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House Ethics Committee Under Fire Amid Resignations Over Misconduct

4/20/2026

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The House Ethics Committee faces increased scrutiny after the resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The committee issued a statement reaffirming zero tolerance for sexual misconduct in the congressional workplace.
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations, including one from a former staffer, which he denies.
Since 2017, the committee has investigated 20 sexual misconduct cases involving members, with some allegations undisclosed.

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The House Ethics Committee faces increased scrutiny after the resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The committee issued a statement reaffirming zero tolerance for sexual misconduct in the congressional workplace.
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations, including one from a former staffer, which he denies.
Since 2017, the committee has investigated 20 sexual misconduct cases involving members, with some allegations undisclosed.