A watchdog filed an ethics complaint against Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday for allegedly failing to disclose financial information.
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust filed the complaint with the Office of Congressional Conduct in which i urged an investigation into the congresswoman’s alleged violation of federal law and House ethics rules.
Congress members are required to file annual financial disclosure reports regarding their assets, debts, and income, in addition to periodic transaction reports for any financial transaction exceeding $1,000 within 30 to 45 days.Â
According to the complaint, there are inconsistencies between Crockettâs federal and state financial disclosure filings. While Crockett reported owning stock in at least 25 companies while she was a member of the Texas legislature, her federal filings covering the same period listed only three holdings. Also, her federal disclosures were missing debts reported in her state filing, per the watchdog.
FACT also found that, according to publicly available stock valuations and records, at least some of the undisclosed assets exceeded the $1,000 reporting limit.
âWhen Members of Congress fail to accurately and fully disclose their financial interests, it undermines the integrity of our government and erodes the publicâs trust. The disclosure laws are not optional. They are essential safeguards that ensure lawmakers are not using their positions for personal financial gain. Given the inconsistencies in Rep. Crockettâs filings, an immediate investigation is warranted,â FACT Executive Director Kendra Arnold said.
Congress members found to have violated the Ethics in Government Act face civil penalties of up to $50,000 or up to one year in prison, the Washington Free Beacon reported. Crockett didn’t respond to the news outlet’s request for comment.
