Max Miller says he will ask House Ethics Committee to investigate domestic abuse allegations

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said he plans to submit paperwork to the House Ethics Committee seeking an investigation into allegations of domestic abuse involving him, a step he framed as responding to renewed attention on his family matters. The announcement comes as pressure has increased for him to resign from Congress or drop out of his 2026 reelection race, according to reporting by The Hill.

Miller’s statement, reported Tuesday, centers on the House Ethics Committee, the chamber’s internal body responsible for assessing allegations and determining whether matters should be pursued under its applicable processes. By directing the request to the committee, Miller said he intends to pursue the issue through the House’s formal ethics oversight framework rather than only through outside scrutiny.

The Hill reported that Miller’s move follows what it described as growing public and political pressure surrounding domestic abuse allegations. The article said the allegations have drawn renewed attention and that Miller’s comment was made in the context of calls for him to step down or exit his reelection campaign.

In terms of practical timing, the House Ethics Committee’s review path typically depends on what the committee determines it can address, what documentation is provided, and whether any related referral or procedural requirements are met. A Miller request, if accepted by the committee, could become part of the committee’s docket and shape whether the matter proceeds to further fact-finding or other committee actions.

The allegations are described in public reporting as domestic abuse accusations. Miller did not, in the reporting summarized by The Hill, resolve the underlying claims publicly in the same account, but he indicated he would use the ethics process to address the issue.

House ethics investigations can carry consequences for a member’s standing, including limits on participation or other restrictions that may be imposed depending on what the committee finds and what procedural steps are taken. Any outcomes also depend on whether the committee decides to pursue formal fact-finding, seek additional information, or take other actions consistent with House rules.

Miller’s announcement sets up a decision point for the Ethics Committee: whether to open the matter for review under its standard procedures and how quickly it will respond. For voters and party officials watching the situation, the committee’s handling of the request and any subsequent actions may be central to determining what happens next for Miller’s seat and for the ethics process more broadly.