Bipartisan Ethics Committee Makes No Finding of Wrongdoing as it Closes Swalwell China Investigation

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-14) released the following statement after the bipartisan House Ethics Committee released this letter closing an investigation into a 2020 allegation involving a Chinese volunteer on his congressional campaign.

"Nearly 10 years ago I assisted the FBI in their counterintelligence investigation of a campaign volunteer. The case and my assistance were briefed to Republican Speaker of the House, John Boehner, and two years later, Republican Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, re-appointed me to the House Intelligence Committee. Neither Speaker questioned my actions nor politicized my cooperation. Despite the FBI repeatedly saying I was nothing but helpful and never accused of wrongdoing, this complaint was filed by a House Republican.

"It's time to move on. The bipartisan House Ethics Committee had this case for over two years. They had the power of subpoena. They received answers from me in response to requests for information. Today, they are closing this matter and did not make a finding of any wrongdoing.

"If the intent in bringing this complaint and leveling false smears was to silence me that is not going to happen. I will continue to be a voice on behalf of my constituents and a passionate defender of democracy."

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