House Ethics Committee Continues Investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz

The probe, revived in July, follows the Department of Justice's decision not to bring criminal charges against Gaetz.

The House Ethics Committee, currently led by Republicans, has reached out to at least one witness as part of its ongoing investigation into GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, indicating that the probe remains active.
The committee's investigation into Gaetz was initially opened in 2021, looking into allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, misuse of state identification records, conversion of campaign funds to personal use, and acceptance of a bribe or improper gratuity.
The Department of Justice informed Gaetz's lawyers in February that it would not be bringing criminal charges against him following a sex trafficking investigation, but the House Ethics Committee's probe was revived in July.
The recent activity in the committee's investigation comes on the heels of the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos over ethics violations, a decision against which Gaetz argued.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has publicly stated that he believes Gaetz 'belongs in jail' and has suggested that Gaetz's fate could be similar to that of Santos.