House Ethics Committee Extends Review Into Rep. Mike Collins and Chief of Staff Brandon Phillips

The House Committee on Ethics announced it has extended its review of matters involving Representative Mike Collins and his chief of staff, Brandon Phillips, following referrals from the Office of Congressional Conduct, according to committee disclosures released today.

• The Office of Congressional Conduct transmitted referrals regarding Rep. Collins and Brandon Phillips to the Ethics Committee on October 7, 2025.
• On November 21, 2025, the Committee voted to extend its review under House Rule XI and Committee Rules 17A and 18(a) to gather additional information.
• The OCC reports allege that Rep. Collins’ office hired and paid a district intern who had a personal relationship with the chief of staff and did not perform duties commensurate with her compensation.
• The OCC found substantial reason to believe Brandon Phillips may have used congressional resources for unauthorized purposes and may have dispensed special favors by participating in the intern’s retention.
• The Committee emphasized that a referral or extension does not indicate that a violation has occurred.
• The Committee stated it will announce its next course of action on or before January 5, 2026.

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