The House Ethics Committee announced on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation. "Obviously, these allegations must be investigated promptly by the Ethics Committee," Nadler said in a statement. Richmond also said that the caucus's position is that "no matter the perpetrator, no matter the victim, those responsible for sexual harassment and/or sexual assault must be held accountable." "Beyond the sexual harassment allegations are allegations that call into question the amount of money that is used to settle sexual harassment cases, and whether some Members are using their tax payer-funded office budgets to make settlements under the guise of severance payments. I support a full review of Congressional sexual harassment policies and procedures and actions to address this serious problem."

Source: CNN November 21, 2017 20:02 UTC