The House Ethics Committee's investigation into Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual and drug-related misconduct is drawing attention.

• Several Republican senators expressed disapproval towards President-elect Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general.
• The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that the former lawmaker engaged in sexual misconduct, drug use, and other unethical behavior.
• The attorney representing the woman who accuses Gaetz of sexual involvement when she was 17 urged the Ethics committee to release its final report.
• Gaetz has denied all of the allegations against him.

The confirmation of Matt Gaetz as U.S. attorney general by the Senate is uncertain after several Republican senators gave him a cold welcome to President-elect Donald Trump's selection.

The House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, drug use, and other wrongdoing was brought to the forefront by the surprise announcement of his resignation from Congress on Wednesday.

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a member of the judiciary committee that will determine whether to move Gaetz's nomination to the full Senate, stated on Thursday morning that he "absolutely" desires to review the Ethics report.

Cornyn stated to reporters on Capitol Hill that he believes there should be no restrictions on the Senate Judiciary committee's investigation, regardless of any information generated by the House Ethics Committee.

While it's too early to determine the outcome, there are numerous uncertainties.

If Gaetz were confirmed as attorney general, the Department of Justice, which previously investigated him for sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl, would be the agency he would lead.

In September, Gaetz declared he would stop cooperating with the House panel and shared a letter denying any sexual activity with individuals under 18.

The attorney for the woman accusing Gaetz of having a sexual relationship with her when she was a minor urged the Ethics committee to disclose its report on Thursday.

The nomination of Mr. Gaetz as Attorney General is a perverse development in a dark series of events. We urge the House Ethics Committee to immediately release their report.

The lawyer stated that she was a high school student and there were witnesses.

A lawyer representing Gaetz did not promptly respond to CNBC's request for comment.

The demand for the committee to release its report has intensified due to the unusual events surrounding Trump's announcement.

Punchbowl News reported that Trump's choice of Gaetz and the lawmaker's sudden resignation from Congress occurred two days before the panel was scheduled to vote on releasing its report on the sex and drug investigation.

The Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz will end since the panel's authority only extends to House members.

If Gaetz were to resign to pursue the attorney general position, the Ethics Committee would no longer have authority.

The Ethics panel was scheduled to hold a private meeting on Thursday, according to a source. It was uncertain whether the committee would address Gaetz or take action on the report during the confidential session.

On Wednesday, several Senate Republicans expressed bewilderment and skepticism about Gaetz being appointed to head the Justice Department.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, expressed her "shock" over the decision and predicted that there will be "a lot of questions asked" if his nomination moves forward.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, stated that she did not view Gaetz as a credible candidate for the position of attorney general.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, stated, "As someone who values vote counting, I believe he has a lot of work ahead of him."

Joni Ernst, a Republican senator from Iowa, stated that Gaetz has a challenging task ahead of him with his expected nomination.

But others appeared ready to back Gaetz's bid.

In a press release on Thursday afternoon, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the judiciary panel's top Republican, stated that he typically votes for confirmation regardless of party or personal feelings, as it is his constitutional duty as a senator.

"I will treat President Trump's nominees in the same manner," Graham stated in an email with the subject line "Elections Have Consequences."

On MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports," Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., stated that he has no issues and wants to see President Trump's Cabinet appointed promptly.

Matt Gaetz has been the best at expressing the American public's anger towards the weaponization of the Department of Justice, according to Hagerty.

If Republicans gain a slim majority of two or three seats in the Senate in January, they will have the power to confirm Trump's nomination for Attorney General, but only if all Senate Democrats vote against it.

Trump wants the next Senate Republican leader to approve a 10-day recess for senators to enable him to make "recess appointments" and install Cabinet members without individual confirmation votes.

As the new majority leader, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., stated on Wednesday that Republicans will "examine all possibilities" to ensure Trump's nominees are swiftly confirmed.