House Ethics Committee found Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez failed to pay full market value for items at the 2021 MET Gala, where she wore the Tax the Rich dress, requiring additional payments.

The House Ethics Committee found that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “impermissibly accepted gifts” in connection with her 2021 appearance at the Met Gala, violating a House rule.

Even lawmakers with the best intentions can stumble over the fine print of ethics rules.” That’s the lesson resonating through the corridors of Congress after the House Ethics Committee wrapped up its investigation into Rep.