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Referral·Office of Congressional Ethicsreferral

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Published March 2, 202318 pages
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Briefing

The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) reviewed whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accepted impermissible gifts related to her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala. The OCE found substantial reason to believe she accepted goods and services (attire, hair, makeup, transportation, ready-room) that were not paid for until after the OCE opened its review and recommended the House Committee on Ethics further review the matter and subpoena noncooperating witnesses. The report notes some vendors and individuals declined to cooperate.

Allegations

  • Rep. Ocasio-Cortez may have accepted impermissible gifts associated with her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala.
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  • [medium]She received goods and services (dress, handbag, shoes, jewelry, hair, makeup, transportation, ready-room) that were not paid for until after the OCE opened its review.
  • [low]Vendors and individuals (Aurora James, Brother Vellies, Janna Pea) declined to cooperate with the OCE investigation.

    • Findings

    • [referred]The Board found there is substantial reason to believe Rep. Ocasio-Cortez accepted impermissible gifts associated with her attendance at the Met Gala in 2021.

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