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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15), who signed onto an Amicus Brief in the Windsor case, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's rulings today that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional and effectively returned marriage equality to California.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Senior Democrat on the Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following statement after President Obama's announcement of a climate plan to reduce carbon emissions today:
The freshman congressman who is leading the charge for a mobile Congress is sitting where he is today partly because one former representative phoned it in.
This week, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) will introduce his plan to allow members of Congress to attend hearings by video and vote on noncontroversial bills remotely from their districts — a proposal he has pushed since the early days of his campaign.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the country prepares for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) took a stand for marriage equality as a participant of the third annual NOH8 On The Hill photo event. Swalwell, posing with NOH8's iconic face tattoo and duct tape and in a twist - an iPad - joined nearly 70 Members of Congress in support of marriage equality and equal rights for all Americans.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) wanted to make a big impression when he voted against a controversial bill to make it more difficult for women to have abortions.
He Vined his "nay" vote, making him most likely the first member of Congress to do so.
HAYWARD -- Congressman Eric Swalwell will hold an open house at his new Hayward office Saturday.
The grand opening will begin at 10 a.m. at 1260 B St., Suite 150. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Swalwell, who will be at the opening, was elected to represent the 15th Congressional District in November. He also has a district office in Pleasanton.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) last night put his heart and reputation on the line to play for the Democrats in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, which dates back to 1909. Democrats shutout the Republicans with a victory of 22-0, the team's fifth consecutive win. Swalwell contributed to his team with a single, three stolen bases and three runs scored, with only one resulting sore hip.
WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) applauded passage today of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2014. The amendment fixes a bureaucratic issue that was prohibiting military bands from playing at community events like the Scottish Games in Pleasanton if the organization funds the band's expenses.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) announced that the Bay Area organization Save The Bay was awarded a $75,000 federal grant to help reach the goal of restoring 25 acres of wetlands in the Eden Landing Ecological Reserve in Hayward. The grant was provided through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.
At 32, U.S. Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell is currently the youngest Congressman representing California, having defeated longtime incumbent Pete Stark last year. Congressman Swalwell represents the 15th district, which includes Hayward, Union City, and Livermore. He joins us in-studio to take your questions.