Representative Gonzalez is alleged to have had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.
The House Ethics Committee began an investigation this week into Representative Tony Gonzalez of Texas after receiving a confidential report from the Office of Congressional Conduct. The congressman, who is running for reelection, is alleged to have had an affair with a congressional aide in 2024. The aide self-immolated in September of last year.
An investigative subcommittee will examine whether Representative Gonzalez “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of his duties or the discharge of his responsibilities, with respect to allegations that he may have: (1) engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office; and/or (2) discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges.”
Some members of the House have called on Congressman Gonzalez to resign.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for members of the House investigative subcommittee as they conduct the ethics probe.
- For Congressman Gonzalez to be honest and cooperative with the ethics investigation.
- For Senators and Representatives as they seek to ensure ethical conduct in their respective chambers of Congress.
Sources: Just the News, The Hill, San Antonio Express News
