WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) improperly sought reimbursement for housing expenses tied to her Washington, D.C., residence.
The committee is examining an Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) report alleging Mace engaged in “improper reimbursement practices.” The report claims she consistently requested and received the maximum allowable payments from a congressional program intended to offset members’ living costs in the capital.
The OCC review reportedly found discrepancies between the amounts reimbursed and related property expenses, alleging that over two years Mace received nearly $9,500 in excess payments. The calculation assumes she was responsible for 100% of property costs, though she held a 28% ownership stake in the residence, which she co-owned with her former fiancé.
Mace declined to be interviewed by the OCC during the review, according to the report. In response, her attorney, William Sullivan, argued the findings are “fundamentally flawed” and may rely on information influenced by her former fiancé, Patrick Bryant.
The inquiry comes as Mace pursues a gubernatorial campaign in South Carolina. The committee has not announced a timeline for further action.
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