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January 24, 2013

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sponsored the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act and called for swift action on the legislation Wednesday.

The act was originally passed in 1994 and expired in 2011. It funds a number of programs, including victim assistance services, enforcement of protection and transitional housing aid for victims.


January 23, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) cosponsored H.R. 11, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act, introduced yesterday by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI). This bill is essentially the same as the reauthorization that passed the Senate last Congress on a bipartisan basis, but was not considered by the House.

Swalwell released the following statement:


January 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) was chosen as the Ranking Member on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy by Committee Democrats. The Ranking Member serves as the lead minority party member on a committee, and Swalwell will be one of the few first-term Members in either party to be a Ranking Member on any committee in Congress.

Swalwell released the following statement:


January 18, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joined the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus. This caucus works to protect women's reproductive health rights and reduce the number of unintended pregnancies.

"I am a strong supporter of women's rights and the ability of women to make their own healthcare decisions, and I am proud to join the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus," said Swalwell. "During my public service, I have always worked to protect women's access to full healthcare and family planning, and I will continue to do so as a Member of Congress."

Issues: Health Care

January 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced his support for President Obama's gun safety plan to protect our communities and called for immediate action to reduce gun violence."President Obama said, ‘Now is the Time' for gun safety, and I could not agree more," said Swalwell.  "The President has put together a bold plan to reduce gun violence and Congress needs to enact the legislation called for, like the ban on assault weapons, without delay.  We cannot just sit on the sidelines and wait for another tragedy to happen.

January 7, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has been chosen by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) as a Democratic Assistant Whip. "I'm pleased to announce that Rep. Eric Swalwell has been appointed to serve as Assistant Whip in the 113th Congress," said Democratic Whip Hoyer. "Rep. Swalwell, as a new Member of Congress, will bring a fresh perspective to the Whip team. I look forward to working with him to advance the priorities of the American people, including efforts to promote job creation and strengthen the middle class."


January 4, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee recommended to the full House Democratic Caucus that Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) be added to the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 113th Congress. He already serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


January 3, 2013

The House of Representatives welcomed 84 new members Thursday, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, who at 32 became the youngest new member.

He was asked by a reporter on Capitol Hill whether he will someday make a run for president.


January 3, 2013
The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, 38D).

January 3, 2013
The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2015.