House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez Over Sexual-Misconduct Allegations

House Ethics Committee opened an investigation on June 2, 2026 into Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Democrat of California’s 34th district, after three sources reported sexual-misconduct allegations. The probe follows a New York Post story that alleged Gomez kissed a congressional aide at a backyard party in August 2023. The committee is reviewing conduct and related complaints.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct. In April 2026 Ethics Committee began probing Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) for alleged harassment, which he denied. Speaker Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries created a bipartisan task force, co-chaired by Rep. Kat Cammack (R) and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D), to overhaul handling of such claims.

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• Aug 2023 – Gomez seen kissing a congressional aide at Rep. Eric Swalwell’s D.C. home.

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• Apr 2024 – New York Post reports the incident, sparking public scrutiny.

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• Apr 2024 – Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns amid misconduct allegations.

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• Jun 2, 2026 – Gomez apologizes, pledges cooperation; House Ethics Committee opens its inquiry.

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Gomez’s June 2 statement acknowledged consensual actions that violated neither law nor ethics, caused pain to his wife and family, and said he is seeking help while cooperating with the panel. Chair Michael Guest called for staff and authority. Ethics Committee declined comment. Johnson and Jeffries announced a task force, co-chaired by Cammack and Leger Fernandez, to reform sexual-harassment procedures.

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Observers note that the pace of congressional reforms is slower than public expectations, raising concerns that delayed action could further erode confidence in Capitol Hill. Limited resources of the Ethics Committee are cited as a barrier to thorough investigations, and critics warn that without clear, timely changes, Congress’s reputation may continue to decline.

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Gomez’s spokesperson initially called the New York Post report “not true” and said the kiss “didn’t happen.” By June 2026, Gomez admitted personal mistakes and apologized, creating a direct conflict between early denial and later acknowledgment. The Ethics Committee has not disclosed the other allegations it is probing, nor released evidence or witness details.

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• “ “Years ago, I made personal mistakes outside my marriage that have caused real pain to my wife and family.” — Jimmy Gomez, U.S. Representative

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• “Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven’t violated the law or House ethics rules, that doesn’t diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most,” — Jimmy Gomez

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• “I sincerely apologize to my wife, family, friends and the people that I have the privilege to serve.” — Jimmy Gomez

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• “cooperate with any Ethics Committee inquiry and provide it with whatever information it might need.” — Unnamed source

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The Ethics Committee will continue its inquiry, possibly holding hearings and issuing a report that could lead to disciplinary action. The bipartisan task force plans to draft reform recommendations within months, aiming to strengthen reporting mechanisms and increase the committee’s resources. Both steps are expected to shape congressional oversight of member conduct.

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