28 House Lawmakers Investigated for Alleged Sexual Misconduct: Full List

The House Ethics Committee released a list of 28 investigations into members of Congress over several decades on Monday amid two high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct by lawmakers.

The bipartisan committee said it was “dedicated to maintaining a congressional workplace free from sexual misconduct” as it released the list of cases, some of which ended in members losing their seat, while other cases were never resolved because a member left the House.

“Moreover, unfortunately, there likely exist matters never reported to the Committee,” the committee’s press release read. “As the Committee has repeatedly asserted to the House community, through investigative matters and other actions, it treats allegations of sexual misconduct with the utmost seriousness.”

Congressional leadership has come under increased pressure in recent weeks to tackle alleged sexual abuse, after the resignations of former California Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, and former Texas Representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican.

Full List of Investigations Release by House Ethics Committee

• Representative Eric Swalwell (2026) - Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; Outcome: Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Tony Gonzales (2026) - Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Cory Mills (2025) - Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; Outcome: Investigation ongoing.
• Representative Matt Gaetz (2024) - Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative George Santos (2023) - Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Madison Cawthorn (2022) - Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (2022) - Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Tom Reed (2021) - Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Alcee Hastings (2020) - Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Katie Hill (2019) - Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Ruben Kihuen (2018) - Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Patrick Meehan (2018) - Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Blake Farenthold (2018) - Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Trent Franks (2017) - Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative John Conyers (2017) - Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Alcee Hastings (2014) - Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Eric Massa (2010) - Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Mark Foley/House Page Investigation (2006) - Sexual misconduct involving House pages; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction over Foley and a public report finding no violations by current members.
• Representative Gary Condit (2001) - Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Law enforcement deferral and loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Mel Reynolds (1995) - Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
• Representative Barney Frank (1990) - Alleged sexual misconduct involving prostitution and/or use of the House gym; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Gus Savage (1990) - Alleged sexual harassment during official travel; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Jim Bates (1989) - Alleged sexual harassment of staffers; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Donald "Buz" Lukens (1989) - Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public staff report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• House "Sex and Drugs" Investigation (1982-83) - Sexual misconduct involving House pages; Outcome: Public interim report finding no violations by current members.
• Representative Gerry Studds (1983) - Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Daniel Crane (1983) - Sexual misconduct with a minor; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
• Representative Wayne Hays (1976) - Sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM.