House introduces SWALWELL Act to stop taxpayer dollars from settling misconduct claims
The legislation was named the SWALWELL Act following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
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The legislation was named the SWALWELL Act following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced the SWALWELL Act, which would prohibit using taxpayer funds to settle sexual harassment and misconduct claims against members of Congress, specifically targeting allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA).
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While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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