The U.S. House Ethics Committee investigates allegations such as violations of campaign finance laws, misuse of congressional resources, sexual misconduct or dating violence, failures to disclose required information on statements filed with the House, and improper solicitation or receipt of gifts connected to privately sponsored official travel.
November 19, 2025
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institutional
General scope of matters that the House Ethics Committee may examine in investigations.
The U.S. House Ethics Committee has stated that the mere formation of an investigative subcommittee does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.
November 19, 2025
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procedural
Formal procedural position about the implications of forming an investigative subcommittee.