The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) for alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, based on claims from anonymous sources.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned Tuesday, becoming the third House member to step down in just over a week amid ethics scandals. She faced a scheduled disciplinary hearing over campaign finance violations and a federal criminal case accusing her of diverting disaster funds for political purposes. Her departure follows resignations of Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The House Ethics Committee is determining punishment for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida after finding she committed 25 violations including campaign finance law breaches. Republicans are calling for her expulsion, while she faces federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus disaster relief funds. The two-year investigation involved 59 subpoenas and 28 witness interviews.
The House Ethics Committee released a rare public statement outlining its efforts to address sexual misconduct in Congress following the resignations of two lawmakers amid allegations. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) both resigned April 13-14 after accusations including sexual assault. The committee published a list of 15 publicly disclosed sexual assault investigations since 1976, noting 20 total matters involving sexual misconduct allegations since 2017.
