Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.

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Introduced on December 3, 2024 by Stephen Cohen

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Directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records related to the review of alleged misconduct by Matthew Louis Gaetz II while serving in the House of Representatives.
Acknowledges Gaetz’s service in the House from January 3, 2017, to November 13, 2024.
References the constitutional authority of each House to determine its rules and punish members for disorderly behavior.
Notes the Committee on Ethics’ authority to investigate alleged violations of conduct by House members.
Mentions the initiation of a review on April 9, 2021, regarding allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, misuse of state identification, conversion of campaign funds for personal use, and acceptance of bribes or improper gifts.
States that the Committee on Ethics continued its review as of June 18, 2024, regarding similar allegations against Gaetz.
Emphasizes the potential impact of Gaetz’s alleged violations on the rights of the House and the integrity of the legislative process.
Requires the Committee to:
- Preserve all documents and investigative materials related to Gaetz’s conduct.
- Publicly release the Committee’s report, findings, recommendations, and proposed disciplinary actions.
- Anonymize witness identities and redact personally identifiable information of minors and victims before public release.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records related to the review of alleged misconduct by Matthew Louis Gaetz II while serving in the House of Representatives.
Acknowledges Gaetz’s service in the House from January 3, 2017, to November 13, 2024.
References the constitutional authority of each House to determine its rules and punish members for disorderly behavior.
Notes the Committee on Ethics’ authority to investigate alleged violations of conduct by House members.
Mentions the initiation of a review on April 9, 2021, regarding allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, misuse of state identification, conversion of campaign funds for personal use, and acceptance of bribes or improper gifts.
States that the Committee on Ethics continued its review as of June 18, 2024, regarding similar allegations against Gaetz.
Emphasizes the potential impact of Gaetz’s alleged violations on the rights of the House and the integrity of the legislative process.
Requires the Committee to:
- Preserve all documents and investigative materials related to Gaetz’s conduct.
- Publicly release the Committee’s report, findings, recommendations, and proposed disciplinary actions.
- Anonymize witness identities and redact personally identifiable information of minors and victims before public release.