The committee has been investigating allegations that Mr. Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for attorney general, engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

President-elect Donald Trump vowed retribution against his political enemies. Now, the bombastic Republican Congressman could be on the front lines efforts as the next Attorney General.

While burying the report is an option, past cases show lawmakers and ethics officials have sometimes chosen to release findings on Congresspeople who’ve left office.