Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.

Legislation Details

The resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to publicly release its report on the investigation into former Representative Matt Gaetz.
The investigation began on April 9, 2021, focusing on allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, sharing inappropriate content on the House floor, misuse of state identification, conversion of campaign funds for personal use, and accepting improper gifts.
The Committee has compiled an extensive investigative record over three years regarding these allegations.
Matt Gaetz announced his resignation from Congress on November 13, 2024.
There is a precedent for the Committee to investigate and release reports on former members of Congress.
Previous cases cited include investigations into former Representatives Bill Boner, Don Lukens, Mark Foley, and Eric Massa, all of whom faced serious allegations after their resignations.
The resolution emphasizes that failing to release the report would undermine the Committee’s credibility and affect the integrity of legislative proceedings.
The Committee is instructed to release the latest draft of the report, including findings, conclusions, recommendations, and necessary redactions to protect sensitive information.