House members prepare to vote on compelling the Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, accused of illicit drug use and sexual misconduct. The bipartisan panel meets privately to discuss the report's public release, followed by a full House vote.
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday whether to compel the Ethics Committee to release its report on an exhaustive, yearslong investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz , R-Fla. In the afternoon, the bipartisan Ethics panel is planning to meet privately — for a second time — to discuss whether to make public the report concerning allegations that Gaetz engaged in illicit drug use and sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl, obstructed the House probe and other claims.
Democrats are pushing to release the report, with Gaetz openly flirting with a bid for Florida governor in 2026 or being mentioned for another potential role in the Trump White House, one that may not need to be confirmed by the Senate. But no Republicans have stated they want the report released, arguing that the Ethics Committee only has jurisdiction over sitting members of Congress — not ex-members.
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