The House Ethics Committee announced on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into whether Guam's delegate in Congress, Michael San Nicolas, broke the chamber's rules by having a sexual relationship with a member of his congressional staff.



The Ethics panel is also investigating whether San Nicolas converted campaign funds to personal use and accepted improper campaign contributions.



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The rules do not apply to lawmakers having sexual relationships with campaign aides.

The announcement comes a day after the committee said it is investigating freshman Rep.(D-Calif.) for having a sexual relationship with her legislative director in violation of House rules. Hill has denied the allegations , but did acknowledge having an extramarital relationship with a female campaign staffer.House rules adopted last year after the "Me Too" movement ban lawmakers and nonvoting delegates from having sexual relationships with any staffers who work in their offices or the committees on which they serve. That includes prospective job applicants, interns and people participating in fellowship programs.