Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez Demanded ‘Full Accountability’ for Swalwell. Now It May Be His Turn.

Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) founded the Congressional Dads Caucus around the idea that fathers should "step up at home." The House Ethics Committee is now investigating allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a congressional staffer. Gomez, a married father of one, has represented his Los Angeles-area district since 2017.

In April, Gomez reacted quickly when women accused then-Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) of sexual assault and misconduct. He immediately quit as co-chairman of Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign and demanded "full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay.”

The House Ethics Committee made the Gomez investigation public Monday. Its statement says Gomez "may have engaged in sexual misconduct," including "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.”

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Clause 18(b) of the House Code of Official Conduct prohibits unwelcome sexual advances toward House members, officers, and employees. The committee said the decision to investigate does not mean Gomez violated the rule.

Five Democrats and five Republicans sit on the committee. It said it would make no further public comment outside its normal procedures. Monday's release did not identify the staffer or say when the alleged contact took place.

Gomez acknowledged making "personal mistakes" outside his marriage. He denied breaking the law or House rules.

"Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven't violated the law or House Ethics rules, that doesn't diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most. I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family."

He also said he sought professional help and apologized to his wife, family, friends, and constituents. Gomez promised to cooperate with the committee, but said he would not comment further while the investigation continues. He said he and his wife would handle their family matters privately.

Reports about a possible Gomez investigation surfaced in June. The inquiry reportedly began after reports said Gomez allegedly had been seen kissing a younger congressional aide at a private gathering in 2023. His office denied it happened. Investigators later learned of other, more serious allegations, according to reporting published in June.

The statement from Gomez also came after his office disputed the account of that 2023 gathering. He did not say whether the "personal mistakes" he acknowledged involved the aide identified in the report.

Gomez was co-chairman of Swalwell's campaign for California governor when the Swalwell allegations broke. He quit the campaign and released this statement at the time:

"I cannot in good conscience remain in any role with this campaign. These are the ugliest and most serious accusations imaginable. Eric Swalwell should suspend his campaign so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay."

Swalwell later suspended his campaign and resigned from Congress alongside Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23), who acknowledged an affair with a former staffer in violation of House rules. Gomez is now seeking a sixth House term and faces a primary challenge from fellow Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres.

Gomez wanted Swalwell held accountable right away. He should expect no less for himself.

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