The embattled congressman said on his social media account that he is 'fully cooperating.'
and and lied about his degrees from Baruch and NYU.
The probe will review whether Santos "failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House, violated federal conflict of interest laws in connection with his role in a firm providing fiduciary services, and/or engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual seeking employment in his congressional office," the committee said in a statement.
Santos had already removed himself from his committee assignments but otherwise has refused calls from Republicans in New York to step down from office."In accordance with House Rule XI, clause 3, and Committee Rules 10 and 16, the Committee unanimously voted on February 28, 2023, to establish an Investigative Subcommittee.
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