Is Congress up for an ethics overhaul? - Politico

Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández are preparing to introduce legislation aimed at reforming congressional ethics processes when lawmakers return from the summer recess.
The proposed overhaul centers on the Office of Congressional Conduct, the body that handles allegations of misconduct involving House members and staff.
Under the current system, the office receives referrals of alleged wrongdoing and can decide whether to launch an investigation into the claims.
Beginning an investigation requires approval from two board members, one appointed by the House speaker and one selected through a separate designated process.
The bipartisan effort, joining a Republican and a Democrat, signals interest in addressing how internal accountability mechanisms function within the chamber.