Following the re-emergence of several of his accusers, 56 female Democratic lawmakers asked the House oversight committee Monday to open an investigation into a series of sexual-misconduct allegations against President Donald Trump.

The Democratic Women's Working Group wrote a letter to Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., and ranking member Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. stating the "American people deserve a full inquiry into the truth of these allegations."

"At least 17 women have publicly accused the President of sexual misconduct," according to the letter, which includes several examples of the allegations against the president — including forcible kissing and unwanted touching — that date back decades.

"We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr. Trump," the letter states, adding that Trump would be allowed to present evidence in his own defense.

At the same time, however, the "president's own remarks appear to back up the allegations" of his accusers, because Trump "has boasted in public and in crude terms that he feels at liberty to perpetrate such conduct against women."

Following the call for an investigation, Trump fired back, rejecting the allegations.

Despite thousands of hours wasted and many millions of dollars spent, the Democrats have been unable to show any collusion with Russia - so now they are moving on to the false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don’t know and/or have never met. FAKE NEWS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017

"Despite thousands of hours wasted and many millions of dollars spent, the Democrats have been unable to show any collusion with Russia - so now they are moving on to the false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don't know and/or have never met," Trump tweeted. "FAKE NEWS!"

On Monday, three of the president's accusers called on lawmakers to investigate the president.

"I ask that Congress put aside their party affiliations and investigate Mr. Trump's history of sexual misconduct," said Rachel Crooks, who says Trump repeatedly forcibly kissed her inside Trump Tower in 2005.