A House committee has announced updated guidance on campaign finance after finding widespread abuses. While the committee acknowledged that previous guidance was insufficiently clear, it emphasized that the violations uncovered were not deemed intentional. The committee's investigations revealed that several members of Congress had not fully adhered to standards regarding personal use of campaign funds and reporting requirements for expenditures.
The committee cited instances where campaign funds were used for personal expenses such as travel, meals, and entertainment. Notably, the committee highlighted an investigation into Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) who spent over $90,000 on various personal expenses, including fuel, golf, and entertainment, and another investigation into Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) for spending over $74,000 at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston.