Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, and Rep. Jo Bonner, Ranking Republican Member of the Committee, today issued the following statement:
“On June 3, 2009, the House referred H. Res. 500 to the Committee for its consideration. We acknowledge the referral of H. Res. 500. Prior to the House referral of the resolution to the Committee, the Chair and Ranking Republican Member of the Committee, acting jointly pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), had previously authorized a review of certain, specified allegations within the Committee’s jurisdiction that relate to the subject of this resolution. Pursuant to this authority, the Committee is continuing to review these matters. As appropriate and where permitted by House and Committee rules, the Committee may release future statements regarding these matters.”