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

The House Ethics Committee’s investigative subcommittee, established in November, said Monday that it has issued more than 20 subpoenas, contacted dozens of witnesses and collected thousands of documents. According to the panel’s statement, officials expect additional relevant documents and testimony in the coming weeks and are devoting significant resources to the probe.

The investigation includes allegations that the Florida Republican violated campaign finance laws and House financial disclosure rules, improperly solicited gifts, received special favors, and engaged in sexual misconduct and dating violence. Rep. Cory Mills has denied any wrongdoing.

The committee’s statement noted that although police determined not to charge Mills with assault, a decision not to bring charges “is not a finding of innocence or a finding of no wrongdoing.” The panel is also examining an October 2025 court-issued restraining order obtained by an ex-girlfriend against Mills for protection from dating violence.

The statement did not specify when the committee might conclude its work or release findings. Mills’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Monday update.

Three House members resigned last month over separate misconduct issues. A California Democrat and a Texas Republican stepped down following sexual misconduct allegations involving former staff members. A Florida Democrat resigned just as the Ethics panel was preparing to issue its recommended punishment after finding she had illegally funneled pandemic aid money to her campaign.

The Ethics Committee operates with members from both parties. Its investigations can lead to public reports, recommendations for sanctions or referrals to other authorities, though it rarely results in expulsion. House leaders typically prefer the Ethics Committee to complete its review before any expulsion action. No timeline has been provided for completion of the Mills probe.