Jimmy Gomez: “Words do matter. Directing benefits can lead to just the same old, same old, or actually lead to a transformative effect…”

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.

We founded the Dads Caucus to champion policies that help children and families thrive," said Congressman Jimmy Gomez.

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

I made personal mistakes outside my marriage. 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.