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House Ethics Committee announced it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer; no finding has been issued, 2026

Confidence: Confirmed · 3 sourcesCalifornia · Oct 12, 2026

Subject of this story

Jimmy Gomez, U.S. Representative, CA-34

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Oversight

U.S. House Committee on Ethics

What happened

On Aug. 17, 2026 the House Committee on Ethics said it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct, including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. The committee stated that the fact it is investigating and publicly disclosing its review does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred, and it has issued no finding. CNN reported in June 2026, citing three unnamed sources, that the panel had opened the inquiry after following up on a New York Post story about a 2023 incident (a Gomez spokesperson told the Post at the time that the account was "not true"). Gomez responded publicly. CNN reported that he acknowledged making "personal mistakes outside my marriage" but said his actions "were consensual in nature and haven't violated the law or House Ethics rules," and that he would cooperate with the committee. On Aug. 19, attorneys for a woman who they said was interviewed by the committee stated that she told the committee Gomez sexually harassed and assaulted her and that his actions toward her were not consensual; CNN said it had not independently corroborated the attorneys' allegations, Gomez did not immediately respond to them, and the committee declined to comment. Gomez is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot in California's 34th District.

Sources (3)

House Committee on Ethics, Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member Regarding Representative Jimmy Gomez (Aug. 17, 2026)The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative Jimmy Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct ... including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer in violation of clause 18(b) of the Code.

CNNGomez acknowledged that he made personal mistakes outside his marriage but said his actions were consensual in nature and haven't violated the law or House Ethics rules; the woman's attorneys said his actions were not consensual with respect to their client; CNN has not independently corroborated the allegations.

CNNGomez acknowledged having made mistakes that caused his family pain but said they had not violated the law or any House ethics rules, and said he would cooperate with any Ethics Committee inquiry.

Response

Jimmy Gomez

Statement given

Contacted and responded — exact wording not on record.

What happened next (0)

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