House Ethics Committee Investigating Rep. Lance Gooden

The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it is investigating Representative Lance Gooden, a Republican from Texas. The committee did not disclose the specific nature of the probe but stated that it had received a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) regarding Gooden. The announcement follows standard procedure, with the committee noting that the mere fact of the investigation does not imply any wrongdoing. The investigation adds to the list of congressional ethics inquiries, though details remain confidential at this stage.