Ethics Committee

Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández are spearheading bipartisan legislation to fundamentally reform misconduct investigation rules in Congress, aiming to create a single reporting point for staffers. Proposals include prohibiting intimate relationships between members and staff, while also seeking to codify the Office of Congressional Conduct into law and guarantee stronger consequences for lawmakers. The reforms face lawmaker resistance and jurisdictional hurdles, such as securing Senate buy-in.

Rep. Max Miller requests an ethics investigation to address abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and her father, Sen. Bernie Moreno, who have accused him of domestic violence. The Ethics Committee confirmed an investigation into claims of abuse and drug use. Miller denies the allegations, stating no criminal charges have been filed.

Rep. Max Miller faces abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and has requested an ethics investigation to clear his name. The Ethics Committee is examining claims of domestic violence and abuse, while Miller denies the accusations and attributes them to a family feud with his ex-wife and her father, Sen. Bernie Moreno. The situation is affecting Miller's re-election campaign.

Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress to avoid expulsion over ethics charges, including funneling $5 million in pandemic relief funds to her campaign. She denies wrongdoing, and the Ethics Committee was set to recommend disciplinary action. This follows recent resignations and ongoing investigations into other lawmakers like Rep. Cory Mills.