After Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress and withdrew his name from consideration for attorney general, questions have arisen about his political future. While he resigned from the current Congress, he was re-elected to represent his Florida district starting in January. However, Gaetz cannot return to the current Congress as his resignation is final once submitted.
There is uncertainty about whether Gaetz will be sworn in for the 119th Congress. In his resignation letter, he stated that he did not intend to take the oath. Normally, House vacancies are filled by special election, but one has not been organized yet. The Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz could continue if he returns to Congress, and there are different opinions within the committee about whether to release the report.
If Gaetz does not return to Congress, the Ethics Committee is divided on whether to continue the investigation. Some members believe that since Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress, the committee’s involvement in the matter should end. However, there is still discussion about potentially releasing the report, with Rep. Sean Casten pushing for a vote on the matter. Ultimately, the fate of the ethics probe into Gaetz remains uncertain at this time.
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