An ethics probe into allegations that scandal-laden freshman Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., broke the legislation throughout his marketing campaign for Congress has been officially introduced.
According to a Thursday letter from the chairman and score member of the House Committee on Ethics, the committee voted unanimously to ascertain an examine subcommittee to seem into the allegations that Santos “engaged in unlawful activity” with regards to his 2022 marketing campaign.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is observed out of doors a House Republican Conference assembly within the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc by means of Getty Images)
“The Investigative Subcommittee shall have jurisdiction to determine whether Representative George Santos engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign; failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House; violated federal conflict of interest laws in connection with his role at a firm providing fiduciary services; and/or engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual seeking employment in his congressional office,” the letter learn.
