The House Ethics Committee released a list of 28 investigations into members of Congress over several decades on Monday amid two high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct by lawmakers.
The bipartisan committee said it was “dedicated to maintaining a congressional workplace free from sexual misconduct” as it released the list of cases, some of which ended in members losing their seat, while other cases were never resolved because a member left the House.
“Moreover, unfortunately, there likely exist matters never reported to the Committee,” the committee’s press release read. “As the Committee has repeatedly asserted to the House community, through investigative matters and other actions, it treats allegations of sexual misconduct with the utmost seriousness.”
Where are the Epstein files? Oh wait we had to go to war with Iran so media can forget that Epstein existed
DuncanEllis1977 on
Good, why are any of these people still in power and not resigning in disgrace?
Answer: They’ve gotten good at hiding this and Trump has normalized ignoring it.
tweakingforjesus on
Representative Eric Swalwell (D) (2026) — Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; Outcome: Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Tony Gonzales (R) (2026) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Cory Mills (R) (2025) — Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; Outcome: Investigation ongoing.
Representative Matt Gaetz (R) (2024) — Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative George Santos (R) (2023) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Madison Cawthorn (R) (2022) — Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (D) (2022) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Tom Reed (R) (2021) — Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2020) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Katie Hill (D) (2019) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Ruben Kihuen (D) (2018) — Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Patrick Meehan (R) (2018) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Blake Farenthold (R) (2018) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Trent Franks (R) (2017) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative John Conyers (D) (2017) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2014) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Eric Massa (D) (2010) — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Mark Foley/House Page Investigation (R) (2006) — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction over Foley and a public report finding no violations by current members.
Representative Gary Condit (D) (2001) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Law enforcement deferral and loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Mel Reynolds (D) (1995) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Barney Frank (D) (1990) — Alleged sexual misconduct involving prostitution and/or use of the House gym; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Gus Savage (D) (1990) — Alleged sexual harassment during official travel; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Jim Bates (D) (1989) — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Donald “Buz” Lukens (R) (1989) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public staff report finding sexual misconduct violations.
House “Sex and Drugs” Investigation (1982-83) — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; Outcome: Public interim report finding no violations by current members.
Representative Gerry Studds (D) (1983) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Daniel Crane (R) (1983) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Wayne Hays (D) (1976) — Sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
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PrivateBozo on
Sad, my first thought, “that can’t be all.”
Extra_Willow86 on
Can this headline be any more misleading? I feel like anyone reading that headline would think that 28 CURRENT house members are being investigated for sexual misconduct.
Pink_Lotus on
* **Representative Eric Swalwell (D) (2026)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; **Outcome:** Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Tony Gonzales (R) (2026)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Cory Mills (R) (2025)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; **Outcome:** Investigation ongoing.
* **Representative Matt Gaetz (2024) (R)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative George Santos (2023) (R)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Madison Cawthorn (2022) (R)** — Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (D) (2022)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Tom Reed (R) (2021)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2020)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Katie Hill (D) (2019)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Ruben Kihuen (D) (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Patrick Meehan (R) (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Blake Farenthold (R) (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Trent Franks (R) (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative John Conyers (D) (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2014)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Eric Massa (D) (2010)** — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Mark Foley/House Page Investigation (R) (2006)** — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction over Foley and a public report finding no violations by current members.
* **Representative Gary Condit (D) (2001)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Law enforcement deferral and loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Mel Reynolds (D) (1995)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Barney Frank (D) (1990)** — Alleged sexual misconduct involving prostitution and/or use of the House gym; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Gus Savage (D) (1990)** — Alleged sexual harassment during official travel; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Jim Bates (D) (1989)** — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Donald “Buz” Lukens (R) (1989)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Public staff report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **House “Sex and Drugs” Investigation (1982-83)** — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; **Outcome:** Public interim report finding no violations by current members.
* **Representative Gerry Studds (D) (1983)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Daniel Crane (R) (1983)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Wayne Hays (D) (1976)** — Sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
I added the party affiliation since that was missing.
Jamesa_Jonesa on
bro every few months there’s another wave of investigations, it never ends lol
YeetusShuttlesworth on
Cool, do everyone else. Actual consequences. Not just apologies. Consequences. Lose jobs, lose jobs, lose everything is the kind of stuff I’m talking
AlternativeFigure350 on
Loss of jurisdiction.
lol
hahayouguessedit on
No Jim Jordan?
betajones on
I’d love some more insight in the ramblings of Madison Cawthorn. With what he was saying, it sounded pretty rampant.
Abject-Thought-2058 on
Amazing how, after 9/11, Gary Condit faded into the background of everything.
redditobserverone on
2026 is the year of VIP lists you do not want to be on.
Baron_Furball on
Going back 50 years, but not including Dennis Hastert?
What kind of half-assed article is this bullshit? I’d be embarrassed to have my my name attached to that byline, if that’s the standard of accuracy.
Randall058 on
I don’t really care who they are or what their affiliation is, I want them all prosecuted because that’s the society I thought we are striving to be.… Right?
MaxSchreckArt616 on
Don’t stop here, keep going, throw every single one of them in the trash and light it on fire.
If_I_must on
I don’t see Dennis Hastert’s name on this list. Any guesses why not? Serious question, not trying to make any implications.
Alchemic_Psycho on
That’s all? I figured the number would be much higher
Strangewhine88 on
I can think of several people on this list that resigned because of issues during one of the many page investigations over the years, plus others that stepped down because of well known behavior that finally came to light.
decurser on
Guys, quit fooling around with your staffers
er1cj on
They will investigate anyone except for the people on the Epstein list…
UpDawg831 on
Consequences should be higher for elected officials not lower. Losing your job is not a punishment, it’s a byproduct of your bad choices. We certainly should not be using one red cent of taxpayer money to pay settlements for these scumbags that have broken the public trust and sullied the office they are given the honor to serve, no matter how sexy all those staffers are (that’s a joke).
eliboston on
I feel like there is a big one missing from this list
crozzy89 on
Fuck it. Investigate everyone. Get all these perverts/sex offender/pedos out of our government .
JJmclane1983 on
Wow. These politicians are horny
Maoleficent on
At this point, can the list be made up of the people are NOT being accused of sexual misconduct? What is wrong with people? The first thing you are usually taught as a kid is to keep your hands to yourself.
JackSquirts on
Shockingly low number.
mshaefer on
Anyone else notice the trend away from finding responsibility for the allegation?
steveschoenberg on
Can we do insider trading next?
KrispyKreme725 on
Any of them drag queens?
Birdie121 on
I somehow manage to get through work every day without sexually harrassing anyone. Why does that seem so difficult for so many people?
BrokenSmilePhoto on
Let that be a lesson to you young politicians…. If you wanna be a total POS scumb bag, you gotta be President.
quietimhungover on
Get them all the fuck out of there. All of them, then give them term limits!
Automatic-Glass-5014 on
Absolute power corrupts absolutely… forget Kings it’s a work place dynamic
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From the article:
The House Ethics Committee released a list of 28 investigations into members of Congress over several decades on Monday amid two high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct by lawmakers.
The bipartisan committee said it was “dedicated to maintaining a congressional workplace free from sexual misconduct” as it released the list of cases, some of which ended in members losing their seat, while other cases were never resolved because a member left the House.
“Moreover, unfortunately, there likely exist matters never reported to the Committee,” the committee’s press release read. “As the Committee has repeatedly asserted to the House community, through investigative matters and other actions, it treats allegations of sexual misconduct with the utmost seriousness.”
Read more: [https://www.newsweek.com/house-lawmakers-investigated-alleged-sexual-misconduct-full-list-11855517?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=reddit_influencers](https://www.newsweek.com/house-lawmakers-investigated-alleged-sexual-misconduct-full-list-11855517?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=reddit_influencers)
Cool story. Now do the president.
Where are the Epstein files? Oh wait we had to go to war with Iran so media can forget that Epstein existed
Good, why are any of these people still in power and not resigning in disgrace?
Answer: They’ve gotten good at hiding this and Trump has normalized ignoring it.
Representative Eric Swalwell (D) (2026) — Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; Outcome: Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Tony Gonzales (R) (2026) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Cory Mills (R) (2025) — Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; Outcome: Investigation ongoing.
Representative Matt Gaetz (R) (2024) — Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative George Santos (R) (2023) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Madison Cawthorn (R) (2022) — Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (D) (2022) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Tom Reed (R) (2021) — Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2020) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Katie Hill (D) (2019) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Ruben Kihuen (D) (2018) — Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Patrick Meehan (R) (2018) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Blake Farenthold (R) (2018) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Trent Franks (R) (2017) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative John Conyers (D) (2017) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2014) — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Eric Massa (D) (2010) — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Mark Foley/House Page Investigation (R) (2006) — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction over Foley and a public report finding no violations by current members.
Representative Gary Condit (D) (2001) — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Law enforcement deferral and loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Mel Reynolds (D) (1995) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
Representative Barney Frank (D) (1990) — Alleged sexual misconduct involving prostitution and/or use of the House gym; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Gus Savage (D) (1990) — Alleged sexual harassment during official travel; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Jim Bates (D) (1989) — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Donald “Buz” Lukens (R) (1989) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public staff report finding sexual misconduct violations.
House “Sex and Drugs” Investigation (1982-83) — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; Outcome: Public interim report finding no violations by current members.
Representative Gerry Studds (D) (1983) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Daniel Crane (R) (1983) — Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
Representative Wayne Hays (D) (1976) — Sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
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Sad, my first thought, “that can’t be all.”
Can this headline be any more misleading? I feel like anyone reading that headline would think that 28 CURRENT house members are being investigated for sexual misconduct.
* **Representative Eric Swalwell (D) (2026)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; **Outcome:** Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Tony Gonzales (R) (2026)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Cory Mills (R) (2025)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; **Outcome:** Investigation ongoing.
* **Representative Matt Gaetz (2024) (R)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative George Santos (2023) (R)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Madison Cawthorn (2022) (R)** — Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (D) (2022)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Tom Reed (R) (2021)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2020)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Katie Hill (D) (2019)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Ruben Kihuen (D) (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Patrick Meehan (R) (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Blake Farenthold (R) (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Trent Franks (R) (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative John Conyers (D) (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Alcee Hastings (D) (2014)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Eric Massa (D) (2010)** — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Mark Foley/House Page Investigation (R) (2006)** — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction over Foley and a public report finding no violations by current members.
* **Representative Gary Condit (D) (2001)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Law enforcement deferral and loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Mel Reynolds (D) (1995)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
* **Representative Barney Frank (D) (1990)** — Alleged sexual misconduct involving prostitution and/or use of the House gym; **Outcome:** Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Gus Savage (D) (1990)** — Alleged sexual harassment during official travel; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Jim Bates (D) (1989)** — Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Donald “Buz” Lukens (R) (1989)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Public staff report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **House “Sex and Drugs” Investigation (1982-83)** — Sexual misconduct involving House pages; **Outcome:** Public interim report finding no violations by current members.
* **Representative Gerry Studds (D) (1983)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Daniel Crane (R) (1983)** — Sexual misconduct with a minor; **Outcome:** Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
* **Representative Wayne Hays (D) (1976)** — Sexual relationship with a staffer; **Outcome:** Loss of jurisdiction.
I added the party affiliation since that was missing.
bro every few months there’s another wave of investigations, it never ends lol
Cool, do everyone else. Actual consequences. Not just apologies. Consequences. Lose jobs, lose jobs, lose everything is the kind of stuff I’m talking
Loss of jurisdiction.
lol
No Jim Jordan?
I’d love some more insight in the ramblings of Madison Cawthorn. With what he was saying, it sounded pretty rampant.
Amazing how, after 9/11, Gary Condit faded into the background of everything.
2026 is the year of VIP lists you do not want to be on.
Going back 50 years, but not including Dennis Hastert?
What kind of half-assed article is this bullshit? I’d be embarrassed to have my my name attached to that byline, if that’s the standard of accuracy.
I don’t really care who they are or what their affiliation is, I want them all prosecuted because that’s the society I thought we are striving to be.… Right?
Don’t stop here, keep going, throw every single one of them in the trash and light it on fire.
I don’t see Dennis Hastert’s name on this list. Any guesses why not? Serious question, not trying to make any implications.
That’s all? I figured the number would be much higher
I can think of several people on this list that resigned because of issues during one of the many page investigations over the years, plus others that stepped down because of well known behavior that finally came to light.
Guys, quit fooling around with your staffers
They will investigate anyone except for the people on the Epstein list…
Consequences should be higher for elected officials not lower. Losing your job is not a punishment, it’s a byproduct of your bad choices. We certainly should not be using one red cent of taxpayer money to pay settlements for these scumbags that have broken the public trust and sullied the office they are given the honor to serve, no matter how sexy all those staffers are (that’s a joke).
I feel like there is a big one missing from this list
Fuck it. Investigate everyone. Get all these perverts/sex offender/pedos out of our government .
Wow. These politicians are horny
At this point, can the list be made up of the people are NOT being accused of sexual misconduct? What is wrong with people? The first thing you are usually taught as a kid is to keep your hands to yourself.
Shockingly low number.
Anyone else notice the trend away from finding responsibility for the allegation?
Can we do insider trading next?
Any of them drag queens?
I somehow manage to get through work every day without sexually harrassing anyone. Why does that seem so difficult for so many people?
Let that be a lesson to you young politicians…. If you wanna be a total POS scumb bag, you gotta be President.
Get them all the fuck out of there. All of them, then give them term limits!
Absolute power corrupts absolutely… forget Kings it’s a work place dynamic