The House Ethics Committee has issued a statement confirming that it has launched an investigation into Congressman Michael San Nicolas into allegations that he may have engaged in a sexual relationship with one of his congressional staffers, converted campaign funds to personal use, and or accepted improper or excessive campaign contributions.

The investigation follows, a complaint filed at the Guam Election Commission by his former Chief of Staff John Paul Manuel alleging San Nicolas used campaign funds for personal expenses and receiving contributions above the allowed amount.

Manuel was San Nicolas' chief of staff when he served as a senator in the Guam Legislature. He was also his former campaign chairperson of his 2018 campaign for Congress.

Aside from the House Ethics Committee Investigation, a Washington, DC-based publication that tracks activities in Congress, Roll Call. reports that in the Committee of the Whole, Congressman San Nicolas “voted just 47% of the time he has been eligible through October. 23rd”. Roll Call reports “overall he’s missed 138 or 259 votes so far”.

KUAM News has repeatedly reached out to Congressman San Nicolas throughout his term for comment on various issues; however he has continuously refused to respond to our inquiries.