House Ethics Launched 20 Sexual Misconduct Probes Since 2017

The House Ethics Committee gave unusual insight into its sexual misconduct investigations Monday, saying it has initiated 20 probes since 2017 while also encouraging those with knowledge of wrongdoing to come forward.

The panel has played an increasingly prominent role as members of Congress have sought to hold their peers accountable against allegations of misconduct. It has sometimes faced criticism of moving too slowly.