House Ethics Committee Releases Update on Investigation of Rep. Cory Mills

The House Ethics Committee on May 11, 2026, issued an update stating that an investigative subcommittee established in November 2025 has authorized more than 20 subpoenas, contacted dozens of witnesses and collected thousands of documents related to Rep.

Cory Mills.

“The Committee takes these and the other allegations very seriously and will continue to review them in a manner that ensures due process and prioritizes witness confidentiality and safety,” the subcommittee stated. Rep. Cory Mills has denied any wrongdoing.

The committee is examining allegations that Mills violated campaign finance laws and House financial disclosure rules. It is also reviewing claims that he improperly solicited gifts, received special favors, engaged in illicit involvement in federal contracts and misrepresented his military service. Allegations of sexual misconduct and dating violence form a central part of the inquiry.

According to the update, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report that Rep. Cory Mills assaulted a woman he was dating in February 2025. The woman involved in the incident has denied that Rep. Cory Mills physically harmed her.

Separately, a Florida judge issued a restraining order against Mills in October 2025 after an ex-girlfriend accused him of threatening to release her explicit videos. Nancy Mace filed a resolution to expel Mills, though she has not yet forced a vote on the measure. House leaders typically prefer the Ethics Committee to complete its review before such action proceeds.

The committee’s mid-investigation update is uncommon. Its statement noted that the allegations against Mills are both serious and complex.