House Democrat investigated over alleged 'inappropriate sexual contact' with staffer

The House Ethics Committee is investigating a sitting Democratic lawmaker over allegations of sexual misconduct.

The committee, which acts as the House of Representatives' internal watchdog, announced Monday that it is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., over allegations including "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer."

Gomez told Fox News Digital in a statement that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" but added that his extramarital relations were consensual and that he did not break any laws.