Congress mostly investigates its own members for misconduct, which can lead to weak accountability. This cause focuses on protecting and increasing funding for independent ethics oversight so investigations have the staff, time, and tools to be credible. Winning looks like ethics offices that can investigate complaints without being quietly weakened or starved of resources.
Why this matters now
Right now, members of Congress largely oversee their own ethics. In the House, the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) can investigate, but it does not have final power to punish anyone and it can be changed through House rules. In the Senate, there is no OCE-style independent office at all.
When oversight is weak, conflicts of interest and rule-breaking can slip by. That can include stock trading conflicts, misuse of funds, or other misconduct. It also lowers public trust in Congress and puts honest members and staff in a tougher workplace when bad behavior is not dealt with.