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UnresolvedEthics Violation

unknown misconduct

Lance Gooden
Lance Gooden
RepublicanTX-5 · Representative
July 26, 2026
First Reported
Ongoing
Status
—
Duration
1
Actions Taken

What Happened

In July 2026, the House Committee on Ethics announced that they have extended the matter regarding Representative Lance Gooden, which was transmitted to the Committee by the Office of Congressional Conduct on June 10, 2026. However, they have not said what it is he's being investigated for.

Timeline

July 26, 2026House Committee on Ethics

announced they have extended the matter regarding Representative Lance Gooden, which was transmitted to the Committee by the Office of Congressional Conduct on June 10, 2026

Source →

Data: GovTrack.us Misconduct Database (CC0 public domain)