H. Res. 1609 is a House Resolution directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records related to its review of alleged misconduct by Matthew Louis Gaetz II, who served as a U.S. Representative for Florida from January 3, 2017, to November 13, 2024. The resolution instructs the Committee to:
The resolution cites the House's authority to determine its rules and punish members for disorderly behavior, as well as the Committee on Ethics' authority to investigate alleged violations by House members. It notes that the Committee initiated a review on April 9, 2021, regarding allegations against Mr. Gaetz, including sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, misuse of state identification records, conversion of campaign funds, and acceptance of bribes or improper gratuities. The resolution also references the Committee's continued review, as stated on June 18, 2024, concerning allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, improper gifts, special favors, and obstruction of government investigations.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-05 | Floor | Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | Vote | On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 - 198 (Roll no. 491). | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1609. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | Floor | Mr. Scalise moved to refer to Ethics. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | Floor | Considered as privileged matter. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. | House floor actions |
| 2024-12-05 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |