House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez sexual misconduct allegations

On August 19, 2026, the House Ethics Committee confirmed it is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California, with an accuser telling the committee she was sexually harassed and assaulted. By August 20, bipartisan female lawmakers called for the investigation to be expedited ahead of midterm elections.

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Jimmy Gomez accused of sexual harassment by House Ethics witness

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Two attorneys said Wednesday their client told the House Ethics Committee that Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) sexually harassed and assaulted her. The statement comes after the House Ethics Committee said Monday it was “reviewing allegations” that Gomez “may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable...

Bipartisan women call on Ethics panel to speed up Gomez probe ahead of midterms

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Female lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the House Ethics Committee to speed up its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) ahead of the midterms. The House Ethics Committee on Monday said he was investigating allegations that Gomez violated House rules by “engaging in inappropriate sexual contact...

Democratic socialist talks agenda as she looks to unseat embattled Rep. Jimmy Gomez

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The House Ethics Committee confirmed this week that it is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California, who denies the claims. Angela Gonzales-Torres, a democratic socialist who is running against Gomez in California's Los Angeles-based 34th district, joins to discuss.