Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14), released the following statement:

“My best friend died 4 years ago.  

My head was spinning. My heart halved.  I didn’t know what to do.  But I did know that my friend’s high school daughter loved architecture.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced that the White House signed the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act into law, a bipartisan victory that will make air travel safer, more consistent, and more comfortable for parents traveling with breast milk, formula, and feeding equipment.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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 

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.