Rep. Katie Hill Resigns From Congress Amid Affair Accusations

Katie Hill resigned from Congress following allegations of inappropriate relationships with staffers. The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation, but Hill denied the affair with a male staffer while admitting to a past consensual relationship with a female campaign staffer. House rules prohibit such relationships with staff, but they don't cover pre-Congress activities. Hill blamed her resignation on a smear campaign by her abusive husband and political operatives. Despite no prior political experience, Hill defeated a Republican incumbent in 2018 and held significant roles in Congress. Nancy Pelosi supported her resignation, emphasizing integrity in Congress.

What was the House Ethics Committee investigating about Hill?

• Her campaign funding

• Her financial dealings

• An inappropriate relationship with a congressional staffer

• Her voting record

What did Hill admit to in her statement?

• Having a consensual relationship with a female campaign staffer

• Having a relationship with a male staffer

• Leaking confidential information

• Misusing campaign funds

Why did Hill claim she was forced to resign?

• Due to health issues

• To pursue another career

• Because of a smear campaign by her husband and political operatives

• To spend more time with family

What was one of Hill's roles in Congress?

• Majority Whip

• Speaker of the House

• Vice chair of the House Oversight Committee

• Chair of the Finance Committee

What did Nancy Pelosi emphasize in her statement about Hill's resignation?

• The need for more women in Congress

• The importance of integrity and dignity in Congress

• The success of the Democratic party

• The challenges of political life