Press Releases

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Ed Whitfield

In accordance with House Rule XI, clause 3, and Committee Rules 10(a)(2) and 18, the Committee on Ethics (Committee) unanimously voted on March 25, 2015, to establish an Investigative Subcommittee. Pursuant to the Committee’s action, the Investigative Subcommittee shall have jurisdiction to determine whether Representative Ed Whitfield violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of his duties or the discharge of his responsibilities, with respect to allegations that he failed to prohibit lobbying contacts between his staff and his wife, improperly used his official position for the beneficial interest of himself or his wife, and dispensed special favors or privileges to either his wife, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, or the Humane Society of the United States.

Notice of Public Meeting

The Chairman with the concurrence of the Ranking Member pursuant to clause 2(g)(3) of House Rule XI, has scheduled a public meeting of the Committee to be held in Room 1015, Longworth House Office Building on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. to consider organizational matters relating to the start of the 114th Congress.

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Tom Petri

On December 11 , 2014, the Committee transmitted the attached Report to the House regarding allegations relating to Representative Tom Petri.

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Alcee L. Hastings

On December 11 , 2014, the Committee transmitted the attached Report to the House regarding allegations relating to Representative Alcee L. Hastings.

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Phil Gingrey

On December 11 , 2014, the Committee transmitted the attached Report to the House regarding allegations relating to Representative Phil Gingrey.

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Judy Chu

On December 11, 2014, the Committee transmitted the attached Report to the House regarding allegations relating to Representative Judy Chu.

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Michael Grimm

Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(b)(8)(C)(ii) and Committee Rule 17 A(h)(2), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined on November 26, 2014, to release the following statement:

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Ed Whitfield

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Bobby L. Rush

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Paul Broun

Pursuant to Committee Rule 7(g), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined on October 29, 2014, to release the following statement: