The House Ethics Committee continues to investigate Republican Representative Matt Gaetz on current and additional charges. Among other things, the Florida congressman is accused of “sexual assault and illegal drug abuse, accepting inappropriate gifts, granting special privileges and favors to individuals with whom he had a personal relationship, and attempting to obstruct government investigations into his conduct.”

The steps taken by the committee and announced Tuesday follow years of allegations against Gaetz that began on April 9, 2021. Members examined allegations including sexual misconduct and/or illegal drug use, that he shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused government identification documents, used campaign funds for personal purposes, and/or accepted bribes, improper gratuities or improper gifts.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) postponed the committee’s investigation into whether Gaetz had violated any House rules, laws, or other standards of conduct. In May 2023, after the DOJ withdrew its request for a postponement, the House Ethics Committee reauthorized its investigation.

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Representative Matt Gaetz speaks with a reporter on Capitol Hill following a vote on April 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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The committee said it would “take no further action at this time” on allegations related to inappropriate images or videos from the House chamber, misuse of government identification documents, use of campaign funds for personal purposes, and/or acceptance of bribes or improper gratuities.

Newsweek has emailed the House Ethics Committee and Gaetz’s office for comment.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.