Rep. Sean Casten plans to trigger a vote in the House to release the Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, despite Gaetz no longer being a member. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the release, citing a precedent concern.
Key Points
Rep. Sean Casten plans to trigger a vote on releasing the Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
Gaetz has already left the House, making this situation unusual
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the report's release, citing precedent concerns
Pros
Transparency in government
Accountability for public officials
Cons
Setting a precedent for releasing reports on former members