Jimmy Gomez: “I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family.”

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 The ASSET Act removes outdated savings limits from programs that help families afford food, utilities, and other basic needs.

As I said when the existence of an inquiry was first reported two months ago in the media, years ago, I made personal mistakes outside my marriage.

I have and continue to sincerely apologize to my family, friends, and the people that I have the privilege to serve.

I stand ready to cooperate with the Ethics Committee inquiry and provide it with whatever information it might need.