Swalwell Tapped to Serve as Top Democrat on Cybersecurity Subcommittee

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) was tapped to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

"I am honored to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection," said Representative Eric Swalwell. "Cybersecurity has become an increasingly important element of protecting our homeland from enemies both foreign and domestic. In an increasingly digital society, a targeted cyberattack could cripple infrastructures, expose sensitive data, disrupt our economic prosperity, and even cost lives. We must strengthen our cyber resilience and provide individuals with the tools they need to proactively tackle these issues. I look forward to working with Subcommittee Chairman Andrew Garbarino to increase outreach and training to small and medium size businesses on cyber threats and improve access to affordable cyber defenses."

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection oversees the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to advance cybersecurity, and improve and protect critical infrastructure like the electric grid, water systems, and voting machines.

"I want to warmly welcome Representative Swalwell as Ranking Member of our Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee and congratulate him on his new position," said Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member, Representative Bennie Thompson. "I know his ten years of experience in Congress working on national security issues will be essential to our ongoing work to protect the homeland from the diverse threats we face, particularly the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. I am excited to start our work together on behalf of the American people."

Swalwell is no stranger to passing laws that improve our cybersecurity posture. Over the last year, two Swalwell authored bills aimed at addressing cybersecurity threats and promoting proactive solutions were included in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act, which was signed into law.

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