House Ethics Committee launches probe into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations

Published Aug 17, 06:21 PM UTC

The House Ethics Committee announced on August 17, 2026, that it is investigating California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez over allegations of sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. The allegations, first reported by the New York Post in April 2026, claim Gomez was seen kissing a staffer who worked for another member of Congress in 2023. Gomez issued a statement saying he has not violated House ethics rules but acknowledged making 'personal mistakes outside my marriage' and apologized to his wife. The investigation is part of a broader wave of ethics probes into members of Congress, following similar inquiries into Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, who both resigned earlier in 2026. Gomez, who represents California's 34th District, faces a competitive primary challenge from progressive Angela Gonzales-Torres.