Overview
- The House Ethics Committee began early outreach Tuesday to follow up on an April New York Post report and, according to sources, uncovered additional allegations of sexual misconduct now under inquiry.
- Gomez acknowledged making “personal mistakes outside my marriage,” said the encounters were consensual, denied breaking law or House rules, and pledged to cooperate with the committee.
- The New York Post later named the aide it says was involved as Yardena Wolf, a claim she has denied and one that remains disputed in reporting.
- Despite the reported probe and his admission, Gomez won enough votes to advance from the primary and will appear on the November general election ballot for California’s 34th District.
- The investigation comes as congressional leaders push reforms after recent resignations over misconduct, and Ethics Committee officials have urged more staff and authority to handle such cases.