Cory Mills Ethics Problems Deepen With New House Investigation

The House Ethics Committee announced a formal investigation into Republican Florida Rep. Cory Mills on Wednesday evening just hours before the embattled lawmaker is set to face a censure resolution that could weaken his standing in Congress.

The bipartisan panel voted to investigate Mills for a host of allegations, including for receiving “special favors” and sexual misconduct. The Florida Republican, who has been dogged by a series of ethical controversies, is seeking to fend off a censure vote that could remove him from several high-profile committees Wednesday night.

The ethics panel specified their members detailed six areas of investigation into Mills’ conduct. They include allegations related to the failure to disclose required information, campaign finance violations, improperly soliciting or receiving gifts, receiving special favors, domestic violence and improperly using congressional resources and status.

A spokesperson for Mills did not immediately respond to the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who is leading the censure resolution against Mills, has excoriated the Florida Republican over the allegations of domestic abuse and improper business dealings. Mills has consistently denied any instance of wrongdoing.

The House Ethics Committee investigation comes after Mace wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday morning and requested that he be removed from his committee roles. Mace’s censure resolution would strip Mills of his committee assignments on the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs panels.