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House Ethics Committee Reprimands Kelly and Ocasio-Cortez, Continues Cherfilus-McCormick Probe

The House Ethics Committee formally reproved Reps. Mike Kelly and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for rule violations, while reauthorizing an investigation into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

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  • The House Ethics Committee issued formal reprovals to Rep. Mike Kelly and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following investigations into alleged rule violations. This highlights the committee's oversight role.
  • Rep. Kelly was reproved for violating the House's Code of Official Conduct by wearing borrowed items, though no evidence of knowing insider trading by his spouse was found.
  • Rep. Ocasio-Cortez received a reproval for underpaying for services and gifts at the 2021 Met Gala, including tickets and clothing, violating House rules on gift acceptance.
  • Despite the findings, the committee found no evidence that Ocasio-Cortez intentionally underpaid, recommending she repay $3,000, which she has agreed to do, avoiding further punishment.
  • Separately, the House Ethics Committee unanimously reauthorized an investigative subcommittee to examine allegations involving Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, indicating ongoing scrutiny.
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Center-leaning sources cover the House Ethics Committee's findings with a focus on factual reporting and balanced presentation. They detail the committee's conclusions for both Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Kelly, including their respective responses, without employing loaded language or selective emphasis. The coverage maintains an objective tone, presenting information directly from the official reports.

"The ethics panel found the New York Democrat had underpaid for some of the services and clothing for the event."

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"The committee concluded that Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., impermissibly accepted gifts related to her appearance at the 2021 Met Gala."

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The purpose of issuing a formal reproval is to express formal disapproval of a member's conduct and to rebuke actions that violate House rules, without necessarily recommending further legislative action.

Rep. Kelly was reproved for wearing borrowed items, violating the House's Code of Official Conduct. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez was reproved for underpaying for services and gifts at the 2021 Met Gala, violating House rules on gift acceptance.

The House Ethics Committee has reauthorized an investigative subcommittee to continue examining allegations involving Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, indicating ongoing scrutiny into her actions.

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