cnn has not verified the authenticity of trela's declaration, and trela's attorney has not respondedated phone calls and emails. cnn has also reached out to the fbi and the department of justice for comment. the allegation against santos comes as the freshman congressman is already facing intense scrutiny over fabrications about his biography and resume. local and federal prosecutors are also investigating his finances. the house ethics committee is also looking into whether santos may have engaged in unlawful activity during his successful 2022 campaign. >> i'm very confident i can fight this one. it's very easy. >> reporter: randi kaye, cnn. >>> a group of new york republican congressman recently introduced a bill that would ban house members like santos from profiting off book, movie, or tv deals if indicted or convicted of certain crimes like financial and campaign finance fraud. just before air time i spoke to congressman brandon williams who has also called for mr. santos to step down. congressman williams, i appreciate you joining us. i'm wondering what your reaction was to th