Jimmy Gomez: “The reason why it is so important is that there is a historic undercount in these communities.”

I opposed this bill, especially as amended, because it expands the Department of Defense's authority into areas traditionally handled by civilian agencies.

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.

I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family.