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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Ranking Member of the Science, Space & Technology Energy Subcommittee, coordinated a letter signed by 75 Members of Congress to the House Appropriations Committee urging robust and sustained funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). This office leads the federal government's innovative work in renewable electricity generation, sustainable transportation, and energy-saving technologies for businesses and homes.
When jostling for committee assignments, most lawmakers are gunning for one of the "A" committees, like Appropriations, Ways and Means or Energy and Commerce.
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee? Not so much.
But 2014 candidates take note -- getting on the science panel might be a little more competitive next time around. Current committee members seem serious about addressing some of the biggest issues facing the nation and the world, from tomorrow's economy and climate change, to city-flattening asteroids.
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:
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.
It's hard for newcomers to Congress, especially if they're in the minority, to get much attention in Washington. But freshman Rep. Eric Swalwell, the East Bay Democrat who unseated veteran Pete Stark last November, may have found a way.
Special Forces Sgt. 1st Class James Grissom, of Hayward, was honored on the U.S. House floor Tuesday by Congressman Eric Swalwell.
Grissom, a 1999 graduate of Mount Eden High School in Hayward, died March 21 of wounds suffered from small-arms fire in Afghanistan.
The Green Beret received several medals, including the Bronze Star and the NATO Medal, Swalwell said.
A group of House Democrats say it's time the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) stop defending its decision to allow knives on airplanes — and instead just drop the controversial proposal. "On March 21, 2013, we along with 133 members of Congress, wrote to you requesting that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) maintain knives and sporting equipment on the Prohibited Items List (PIL) until a process of formal consultation is conducted with all stakeholders through the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC)," Reps.