Congressional Ethics Panel Investigates Two Representatives

The House Congressional Ethics Panel is investigating U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for potentially inflating a personal loan amount related to his campaign, originally reported as $320,000 but later amended to $20,000. The panel found substantial reasons to believe that Ogles misrepresented information in his financial disclosures. Concurrently, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) is facing scrutiny for multiple alleged violations of House rules and federal law, with findings indicating her lack of cooperation with the investigation. The released documents, totaling 576 pages, include campaign finance reports and interview transcripts, but Cherfilus-McCormick maintains her innocence. Both cases continue to highlight concerns regarding campaign finance compliance among lawmakers, prompting further inquiries from the Ethics Committee. Investigations into both representatives are ongoing, with the Ethics Committee reviewing findings from the Office of Congressional Ethics.