The House Ethics Committee confirmed on Monday that it is conducting an investigation into Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) concerning potential violations of the Code of Official Conduct. The committee stated it is reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct, though it did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the incidents in its formal announcement.

While the committee’s statement remained broad, other outlets have provided additional context regarding the origins of the inquiry. The Washington Examiner reported that the committee had been in the early stages of an investigation for several months, following an April report by the New York Post that alleged the congressman was seen kissing an aide. Fox News specifically characterized the allegations as involving "inappropriate sexual contact" with a House staffer.

Representative Gomez has publicly denied the allegations, asserting that he did not violate any House ethics rules or standards of conduct. The investigation remains ongoing, and the committee has not yet released findings or a timeline for a final report. Because the House Ethics Committee typically maintains confidentiality during the investigative process, public information regarding the specific evidence or the identity of the complainant remains limited at this stage.