LI Rep. George Santos Steps Down From Committee Assignments

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments. The Long Island congressman told a House GOP conference that he would be a distraction, CNN reported.

Santos is not accepting any committee assignments "until things get cleared up," a long time GOP member told CNBC.

Santos has come under intense scrutiny since winning the November election for the 3rd Congressional District for fabricating parts of his resume and other aspects of his background.

He faces numerous calls for his resignation from Congress, including from GOP leaders in Nassau County. Several investigations are underway about his finances.

Santos was a member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Small Business.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy recently told reporters he would have Santos removed if the Ethics Committee found any wrongdoing.

In a joint statement of Long Island congressmen Anthony D'Esposito and Nick LaLota:

"This is a classic case of someone quitting right before they were going to get fired. While we, and the overwhelming percentage of Long Islanders we represent, are relieved to see that Santos will not be undeservedly sitting on committees, he should still do the right thing and resign. That is what is in the best interest of his constituents and House Republicans."

Santos has made no indication that he plans to resign from his seat in the 3rd Congressional District.