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Rep. Sean Casten Introduces Privileged Resolution to Force Release of Ethics Report on Matt Gaetz

Nov 20, 2024, 08:00 PM

Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) is set to introduce a privileged resolution compelling the House Ethics Committee to release its report on allegations of serious misconduct by former Congressman Matt Gaetz. This resolution, if passed, would force a vote on the House floor to make the report public. Casten cites a precedent from 1994 when a similar effort was made to release a report on Newt Gingrich. The resolution starts a clock for GOP leadership, which is expected to try to table the measure. Casten emphasized the seriousness and credibility of the allegations against Gaetz, stating that the information must be made available for the Senate to provide its oversight. Johnson would have two legislative days to act on that, meaning no action likely until December.