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The Home Ethics Committee has arrange an investigative panel to probe the actions of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas following the congressman’s latest indictment in federal courtroom.

A launch from the committee on Wednesday states that it unanimously voted to ascertain an investigative subcommittee, which may have jurisdiction “to find out whether or not Consultant Cuellar solicited or accepted bribes, gratuities, or improper presents; acted as a overseas agent; violated federal cash laundering legal guidelines; misused his official place for personal acquire; and/or made false statements or omissions on public disclosure statements filed with the Home.”

Cuellar and his spouse have been charged in Might with accepting almost $600,000 in bribes from two overseas entities, based on an indictment in federal courtroom in Texas. Cuellar has stated that he and his spouse are harmless.

“I respect the work of the Home Ethics Committee,” Cuellar stated in a press release on Wednesday.

“As I stated on Might 3, I’m harmless of those allegations, and all the things I’ve carried out in Congress has been to serve the individuals of South Texas,” he stated.

The alleged scheme occurred from late 2014 by way of no less than November 2021, based on the indictment.

On the time of the indictment, Cuellar stated in a press release that actions he took in Congress have been “within the curiosity of the American individuals” and vowed to proceed his bid for reelection in November. The congressman additionally defended his spouse: “The allegation that she is something however certified and onerous working is each flawed and offensive.”

The Home Ethics Committee stated it’s in communication with the Division of Justice “to mitigate the potential dangers” related to operating an investigation whereas the federal case towards Cuellar proceeds. The committee stated it was compelled to behave as a result of its “obligations to safeguard the integrity of the Home.”