The House Ethics Committee unanimously voted on March 2 to investigate allegations against Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) over claims he engaged in unlawful activity on the campaign trail.
Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), chairman of the Ethics Committee, released a statement announcing the probe, noting that no other public comment would be made except per committee rules.
The investigative subcommittee will determine whether Santos may have failed to disclose properly required information on statements filed with the House, violated federal conflict of interest laws in connection with his role in a firm providing fiduciary services, and engaged in sexual misconduct toward an individual seeking employment in his congressional office….