Summary
A report from the House Ethics Committee found that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez underpaid for expenses related to her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala. The committee instructed her to make more payments but decided no further action is needed once these payments are complete.
Key Facts
- The House Ethics Committee released a report about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's attendance at the 2021 Met Gala.
- The report says she paid less than fair market value for clothes and accessories at the event.
- Ocasio-Cortez needs to pay $2,733 to vendors and donate $250 for her partner's ticket.
- The committee found her actions violated House rules but were not intentional or deliberate.
- The investigation began after a complaint from a conservative group and was followed by probes from congressional ethics bodies.
- The committee noted that her partner wasn't eligible for free tickets under House rules, as they are only for spouses and children.
- Ocasio-Cortez's staff tried to ensure compliance with ethics rules by directing vendors to keep costs low.
- The committee said no punishment would be given if the payments are made.
