Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.
HRES 1608 requires the House Committee on Ethics to publicly release its report on the investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz. The bill directs the committee to share the report’s findings, conclusions, and supporting materials (with necessary redactions for sensitive information like witness identities). This applies directly to the Ethics Committee and the public, as the investigation focused on allegations including sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, campaign fund misuse, and potential bribery. The resolution emphasizes transparency, citing precedents where similar reports were released after former members resigned. It does not alter existing law but mandates the committee to complete the disclosure process.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Dec 5, 2024
Last action Dec 5, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 5, 2024
How they voted
206–198
Passed · 29 other
Total votes 433
Dec 5, 2024
D
Democratic213
92% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican219
93% Yea
Vote distribution
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Total actions
10
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Committee
1
Dec 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
lower
Dec 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Dec 5, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in House
lower
Dec 5, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: Passed (206-198-29)
house
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sean Casten
DDemocratic
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