{"id":2609818,"date":"2026-06-02T20:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jimmy-gomez-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct-report\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:45:31","slug":"jimmy-gomez-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jimmy-gomez-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Gomez under investigation for sexual misconduct: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjimmy-gomez-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2609818&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The House Ethics Committee has begun early-stage proceedings into Rep. Jimmy gomez (D-CA) regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deplorable-and-predatory-behavior-the-lincoln-project-condemns-cofounder-after-nyt-reports-he-allegedly-sexually-harassed-14-year-old-boy\/\" title=\"...Deplorable And Predatory Behavior\u2019: The Lincoln Project Condemns Cofounder After NYT ...orts He Allegedly Sexually Harassed 14-Year-Old Boy\">sexual misconduct allegations<\/a>, making him one of the latest lawmakers to face scrutiny amid ongoing Capitol Hill scandals. The examination stems from claims that Gomez kissed a congressional aide outside of a party in Washington.<\/p>\n<p>CNN reports the committee initiated the inquiry after an april *New York Post* article alleged the incident.Gomez said he did not break any House ethics rules or violate the law, but acknowledged he made mistakes in his marriage and took obligation, saying he has worked privately with his wife and family and sought professional help.  <\/p>\n<p>The news comes after several recent House ethics investigations that resulted in resignations, including Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) tied to sexual misconduct allegations, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), who resigned after an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-rejects-schiff-censure-seeking-hefty-fine\/\" title=\"House denies Schiff censure, seeks large fine.\">ethics panel found<\/a> numerous violations related to FEMA funds.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he was not aware of whether Gomez is under investigation as he had not discussed it with him and had only seen public reports.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ethics\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1012\">Ethics<\/a> Committee launched an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) over sexual misconduct allegations, making him the latest member to face investigation as scandal roils Capitol Hill. Gomez is under <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/investigations\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"62\">investigation<\/a> for allegedly kissing a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congress\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"31\">congressional<\/a> aide outside of a party in Washington.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House Ethics Committee <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/02\/politics\/jimmy-gomez-house-ethics-investigation\">told CNN<\/a> they had begun the early stages of an investigation after an April <em>New York Post<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/18\/us-news\/rep-jimmy-gomez-friend-of-of-eric-swalwell-accused-of-kissing-staffer\/\">story<\/a> alleged the congressman was seen kissing the aide. Gomez, who faces a primary from Justice Democrats-backed Angela Gonzales-Torres in Tuesday\u2019s primary, said he did not violate any House ethics laws but acknowledged he had made mistakes in his marriage.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4592115\/schumer-graham-platner-meeting-senate\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Schumer snubs questions about Graham Platner after meeting with embattled Senate hopeful<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4591909\/hakeem-jeffries-targets-andy-ogles-homophobic-post\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jeffries targets Andy Ogles over homophobic post<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4591937\/hakeem-jeffries-new-york-redistricting-proposal\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jeffries backs New York redistricting proposal: \u2018The Empire State will strike back\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYears ago, I made personal mistakes outside my marriage that have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-team-slams-absolutely-absurd-attacks-on-vance-as-vp-pick-takes-flack-for-cat-lady-comments-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump team slams ...absolutely absurd\u2019 attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flack for ...cat lady\u2019 comments - ... Examiner\">caused real pain<\/a> to my wife and family. Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven\u2019t violated the law or House ethics rules, that doesn\u2019t diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most,\u201d Gomez said in a statement to CNN.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family,\u201d he said. \u201cI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-the-child-who-suffers-a-father-battles-the-court-system-to-save-his-daughter-from-gender-ideology\/\" title=\"Father fights court system to protect daughter from gender ideology.\">sought professional assistance<\/a> to help re-center and heal the relationships that mean everything to me, and move forward with the honesty, transparency, and respect that everyone deserves from the people they love. I continue to do this work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lower chamber has had three recent investigations that led to resignations earlier this year. The talks of revamping workplace culture on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitol-hill\/\">Capitol Hill<\/a> heightened last month after then-<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4527587\/eric-swalwell-resign-congress-sexual-misconduct-accusations\/\">Reps. Eric Swalwell<\/a> (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell has denied wrongdoing. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4504552\/who-is-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-charged-stealing-fema-funds\/\">resigned<\/a> after an ethics panel found her guilty of 25 violations as she faced charges for stealing Federal Emergency Management Agency funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) told reporters Tuesday that he was unaware if the California Democrat was under investigation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have not had any conversation with him, and I\u2019m unaware of whether he\u2019s under an investigation or not,\u201d Jeffries said. \u201cI\u2019ve seen those public reports on my way into the Capitol. They obviously take these things seriously, but I haven\u2019t had any conversation with the Ethics Committee.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4541083\/congress-ethics-reforms-post-resignations\/\">CONGRESS WEIGHS ETHICS REFORMS AFTER SCANDALS AND RESIGNATIONS ROIL CAPITOL HILL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House Ethics Committee revealed in a public statement earlier this year that, since 2017, it has conducted 20 investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct from House members. The panel also released a list of all public matters it has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >investigated involving members\u2019 alleged sexual misconduct<\/a>, with 15 instances since 2017.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House Ethics Committee declined to comment to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> and Gomez\u2019s office did not reply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. 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