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November 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced that the House of Representatives passed the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act unanimously on November 17, a bipartisan victory that will make air travel safer, more consistent, and more humane for parents traveling with breast milk, formula, and feeding equipment. The bill will now go to the President to be signed into law. 


September 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the appointment of Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) as Ranking Member of the newly established Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6. 


June 16, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) issued the following statement on the Israel-Iran conflict:

"I am closely monitoring the unfolding crisis in the Middle East following Israel’s operation targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure — and Iran’s subsequent response. This is a deeply volatile moment. I am gravely concerned about the potential for escalation into a broader regional conflict.


June 12, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) issued the following statement on the Assault of Senator Alex Padilla:


June 5, 2025

Legislation would give victims of gun violence their day in 

court & enable them to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence

Video of a virtual press conference announcing 


May 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Following World Press Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act, legislation that would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or intimidate journalists engaged in newsgathering. 


March 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), introduced bipartisan legislation to better address drug-gene interactions to ensure that all Americans have access to treatment that is personalized to their needs.


February 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Rare Earth Magnet Security Act (REMSA). This bipartisan bill secures the domestic supply chain and stimulates the production of rare earth magnets as part of a national initiative to strengthen the economy and combat climate change. It’s time to mine, make, and magnetize  minerals in the United States for the sake of our economic security.


January 28, 2025

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for parents to safely travel with breast milk.


January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) introduced a bill to help communities better prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.