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House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez for Staffer Contact

8/17/2026

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The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a staffer.
Gomez said the consensual actions were mistakes outside his marriage, did not break the law, that he is seeking help and will cooperate, and that he faces Angela Gonzales-Torres in the November 2026 reelection contest.
The committee said the inquiry’s existence does not itself indicate a violation.

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The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a staffer.
Gomez said the consensual actions were mistakes outside his marriage, did not break the law, that he is seeking help and will cooperate, and that he faces Angela Gonzales-Torres in the November 2026 reelection contest.
The committee said the inquiry’s existence does not itself indicate a violation.