Sponsor
Anna Luna
Representative · R-FL
Representative · R-FL
The bill strengthens the House's ability to enforce member conduct and refer potential crimes to prosecutors to protect institutional integrity, but it risks reputational harm to accused individuals and politicization of oversight.
Taxpayers: the House has a clearer basis to enforce member conduct, strengthening institutional integrity and public trust.
Law-enforcement: allegations can be referred to prosecutors so criminal matters are investigated by law enforcement rather than handled solely through internal House processes.
Federal employees (accused individuals): findings publicly name an individual and declare unfitness before adjudication, risking significant reputational harm if allegations are unproven.
Taxpayers and the public: formal House findings that amend rules or assert disciplinary authority could be used politically, eroding perceived neutrality of oversight and undermining trust in institutions.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Records a House finding that Representative Eric Swalwell’s alleged conduct brings discredit on the House and states he is not fit to serve.
Official title: Providing for the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.
Introduced April 13, 2026 by Anna Luna · Last progress April 13, 2026
Declares that Representative Eric Swalwell’s alleged conduct, as reported April 10, 2026, and now under criminal investigation, has brought discredit on the House and that he is not fit to continue serving. The resolution cites the House Code of Official Conduct, notes Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign and acknowledged mistakes in judgment, and records the House’s finding that his continued service is incompatible with creditable behavior.