Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15), a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the bombings in Boston yesterday:
"My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the bombings in Boston during the Boston Marathon yesterday. The attack is a painful reminder that the threat of terror is real, and we must remain vigilant and continue to take critical steps to protect our homeland.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following the act of terrorism in Boston, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15), a Member of the Homeland Security Committee and a former Alameda County prosecutor, today sent a personal letter to the nine Police Chiefs, two Sheriffs and two District Attorneys in California's Fifteenth Congressional District to reiterate the resources his office can provide as they work together to protect the East Bay.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today participated in a Homeland Security Transportation Security Subcommittee hearing entitled "TSA's Efforts to Advance Risk-Based Security: Stakeholder Perspectives." Swalwell questioned witnesses from airline stakeholder groups regarding the decision by TSA to allow certain small knives on-board planes. He reiterated his objection to this risky policy that ignores the threat of knives, arguing TSA must screen for new threats like liquids, along with old ones like knives.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Member of the Homeland Security Transportation Security Subcommittee, sent another letter to John S. Pistole, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), reiterating his opposition to TSA's decision to allow knives onboard airplanes and his concern proper procedures were not followed. He was joined on the letter by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Cedric L.
CASTRO VALLEY, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) put on his hiking boots to work as a park ranger as part of his monthly "In your Shoes" event. Swalwell joined a park ranger for his daily duties at Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, which is located in California's 15th Congressional District.
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. Pistole, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), expressing serious concern and urging the withdrawal of the recent decision that TSA will start to allow passengers to bring certain knives and sports equipment onboard airplanes.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Swalwell released the following statement after he voted "no" on the budget put forth by the Republican House Leadership.
"The Ryan-Republican budget reflects the priorities that Americans rejected soundly last fall in the election. It asks too much of middle and low-income Americans, but nothing from those at the highest income. It implements European-style austerity to finance tax breaks for the rich, and slashes critical federal investments in health care, education, clean energy and research & development.
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.