The United States House of Representatives is facing a renewed wave of internal scrutiny as lawmakers move to discipline members accused of misconduct, with Florida Republican Representative Cory Mills now at the center of an escalating expulsion push.
Representative Nancy Mace, a fellow Republican from South Carolina, introduced a resolution on Monday seeking Mills’ removal from Congress. The move follows ongoing investigations by the House Ethics Committee into allegations involving financial irregularities and sexual misconduct, claims Mills has consistently denied.
Mace said in a statement that Congress has tolerated misconduct for too long and argued that lawmakers who oppose expulsion would be “protecting wrongdoing.” Her remarks signal growing tension within the Republican Party, where divisions have emerged over how aggressively to handle ethics investigations involving sitting members.
The push against Mills comes amid broader upheaval on Capitol Hill. Earlier this month, former Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned ahead of potential expulsion votes linked to separate misconduct allegations. Another Florida Democrat, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, is also facing a possible expulsion vote this week following ethics-related findings.
Mills, who has served Florida’s 7th Congressional District since 2023 and sits on the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, has rejected all allegations against him. His office has described the claims as misleading and politically motivated.
The scrutiny surrounding Mills includes several separate incidents. In 2025, Washington police responded to a report of an altercation involving Mills and a woman who later withdrew her complaint. No charges were filed. Separately, a Florida court issued a restraining order last year after an ex-girlfriend accused him of harassment, including allegations of threats tied to private material. Mills has denied those claims.
A 2024 review by the Office of Congressional Conduct also raised questions about potential conflicts of interest involving defense-related contracts linked to companies associated with Mills, as well as concerns about campaign finance disclosures. Some allegations were later dismissed by the Federal Election Commission.
The political stakes are significant. With Republicans holding a narrow majority in the House, any expulsion could further reduce their margin of control. While Mace and several lawmakers have called for swift action, others, including House leadership, have indicated they are awaiting the completion of the Ethics Committee’s investigation before moving forward.
Representative Kat Cammack, also a Florida Republican, has publicly supported accountability measures regardless of party affiliation, while former President Donald Trump has continued to back Mills, endorsing him as an “America First” candidate.
The House Ethics Committee has reiterated its commitment to addressing misconduct allegations and encouraged individuals with relevant information to come forward as its inquiry continues.
