OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Marie Newman

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Marie Newman

OCE Referral Regarding Mariew Newman Exhibits

On October 25, 2021, the Office of Congressional Ethics transmitted a referral to the Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives regarding Rep. Marie Newman. 

Nature of the Review 

Rep. Newman, during a successful campaign for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, may have promised federal employment to a primary opponent for the purpose of procuring political support. If Rep. Newman used her candidacy to promise federal employment, she may have violated federal law, House rules, or standards of conduct.

OCE Recommendation 

The Board recommended that the Committee further review the above allegation concerning Rep. Newman because there is substantial reason to believe that Rep. Newman may have promised federal employment to a primary opponent for the purpose of procuring political support.

Committee Action 

On January 24, 2022, the Committee on Ethics released a statement indicating it would continue to gather information necessary to complete its review. The Committee published the OCE report and findings and announced the allegations would be further reviewed pursuant to Commitee Rule 18(a).