Mace, Boebert, Luna Force Reckoning on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 3, 2026
Three House Republican lawmakers — Reps. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida — have formed an informal group aimed at forcing members of Congress accused of sexual misconduct to resign or face expulsion.
The lawmakers, who have referred to themselves as the “three musketeers,” coordinated with Democrats on resolutions that contributed to the resignations of former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in mid-April. Gonzales resigned after admitting to an affair with a staff member, conduct prohibited by House ethics rules. Swalwell resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
The group is now targeting Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who faces a House Ethics Committee investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, dating violence, campaign finance violations, and stolen valor. A Florida circuit court issued a final injunction for protection against dating violence against him in October 2025 after a former girlfriend accused him of threatening to release intimate images. Mills has denied the allegations. Mace introduced a resolution to expel him on April 20.
The lawmakers told The New York Times that the back-to-back resignations marked the first significant moment of accountability since the MeToo-era rule changes Congress adopted in 2018. Mace stated there are still members who need to be expelled and that the goal is to make others “scared.” Luna said making examples of individuals reduces the likelihood of similar behavior.
The campaign has created tension within the Republican conference. The three women have coordinated with Democrats on expulsion resolutions, while continuing to defend President Donald Trump, who was found liable in 2023 for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. All three dismissed the allegations against him.
Earlier, Mace, Boebert, and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene signed a discharge petition that forced a House vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, defying pressure from the Trump administration. Luna has separately referred allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to the Senate Ethics Committee. Gallego has denied the allegations.
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Mace is running for governor of South Carolina in the June 9 Republican primary. The effort reflects ongoing internal debates within the House Republican conference about ethics, accountability, and the handling of misconduct allegations. House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated he is waiting for the Ethics Committee to complete its work on the Mills case before taking punitive action.
The developments come as both parties continue to grapple with issues of ethics and misconduct in Congress. The informal group’s activities have drawn attention as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.
