Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today announced that Child, Family & Community Services (CFCS) in Union City was selected for a seven million dollar federal grant for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Hayward, Union City, Fremont and other cities in southern Alameda County. The grant was awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 2397, the Amash/Conyers amendment to the 2014 Defense Appropriations bill that would limit the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance program which collects data on personal phone records:

"The National Security Agency is critical to protecting our country from terrorism, but I strongly believe we can still gather information on terrorists without invading the privacy of innocent Americans.

Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today introduced an amendment at a Transportation Security Subcommittee markup of H.R. 2719, the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, a bill that forces the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to better analyze and plan what is needed for transportation security equipment, justify its purchases and submit all of this information to Congress. Rep. Swalwell's amendment would require TSA to also ensure equipment purchased is secured against cyber theft and threats. The amendment passed by a voice vote.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today launched a dynamic new website: swalwell.house.gov. The interactive site allows constituents to better access important government resources, contact Rep. Swalwell's offices, and even track Rep. Swalwell's activities around the district through "Track your Rep", a map that features his foursquare check-ins – a first for the House of Representatives.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) announced that a new analysis shows that millions of people in the Bay Area are already benefiting from the Affordable Care Act. This analysis is being released just as House Republicans take their 38th vote to undermine or repeal the protections and benefits of the health care law.

Pleasanton, CA – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after the announcement that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will be stepping down after four years and joining the University of California system as President in September:

HAYWARD, CA – On Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) will host a presentation and workshop for DREAMers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, to learn about and apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA, a Department of Homeland Security program, removes the threat of deportation for DREAMers who meet certain requirements.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today announced that three Community Health Centers in the 15th Congressional District were awarded grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to hire more outreach workers to provide enrollment assistance and information about the affordable health coverage options made available by the Affordable Care Act. The grantees are: Axis Community Health in Pleasanton, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Union City and Tri-City Health Center in Union City, Fremont, Hayward and Livermore.