Jimmy Gomez: “So my point is is that it seems that this policy was decided at a whim...”

I respect the Committee's process and am confident that a full and impartial review of the facts will bear that out.

Burdensome eligibility rules make it harder for families to get ahead. The ASSET Act removes outdated savings limits from programs that help families afford food, utilities, and other basic needs.

Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven't violated the law or House Ethics rules, that doesn't diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most.

I am deeply sorry to my wife for the pain and embarrassment that I have brought into our lives.