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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics extended its review into Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., following additional allegations against the congressman.
This comes with the release of a House Office of Congressional Ethics report detailing multiple incidents, including a company’s purchase of a Mooney family vacation to Aruba, the utilization of a Washington, D.C. residence, tasks assigned to staff, the use of campaign funds, and possible document tampering.
The Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics in December voted 6-0 for the House committee to further its review, citing evidence showing Mooney likely violated House rules and federal law.
The report is from the second inquiry involving Mooney; the House Ethics Committee previously received findings regarding a failure to disclose more than $40,000 in campaign spending since 2017.
Mooney’s office responded to the latest report by calling for its dismissal. The congressman also contended he continues to work on resolving the matters.