Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), and Michael Grimm (R-NY) led a bipartisan group of 133 members of Congress in sending a letter to John S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Swalwell released the following statement after he voted “no” on the budget put forth by the Republican House Leadership.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today questioned Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Administrator John Pistole in a hearing of the Homeland Security Transportation Security Subcommittee. Swalwell objected to TSA’s new policy to allow certain knives and sports equipment on-board planes, arguing it could put passengers and crew at serious risk.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) delivered the following remarks at a Science, Space & Technology Committee markup of H.R. 756, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013, which helps develop our nation’s capabilities for cyberdefense through R&D and developing comprehensive security standards.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to recognize and honor Marine Sergeant Zachary George, a native of San Ramon, who was wounded in Afghanistan on February 4. Sergeant George was presented a Purple Heart last week by President Obama. Below are Rep. Swalwell’s remarks and the video:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Michael Grimm (R-NY) announced that they will be sending a bipartisan letter to John S.
HAYWARD, CA – Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today visited Hayward to announce H.R. 952, the Main Street Revival Act, which aims to help businesses start and grow in targeted, distressed neighborhoods. Swalwell announced the bill in front of an empty storefront to highlight an area that would benefit from the legislation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) introduced H.R. 1022, Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2013, to help the United States develop the technical expertise and production capabilities to assure a long-term, secure, and sustainable supply of energy critical elements. The U.S.