House Introduces SWALWELL Act to Deliver a ‘Blow’ to DC’s Corruption ‘Culture’
Gosar introduced a bill to bar taxpayer-funded settlements for congressional misconduct claims and require greater disclosure.
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Gosar introduced a bill to bar taxpayer-funded settlements for congressional misconduct claims and require greater disclosure.
Rep. Paul Gosar introduced the SWALWELL Act, which would bar taxpayer-funded settlements for misconduct claims involving members of Congress and senior staff. The article says the proposal followed allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell and would also require public disclosures and referrals of potential criminal conduct.
Co-sponsor of Gosar's bill
Co-sponsor of Gosar's bill
Co-sponsor of Gosar's bill
The allegations against him are described as prompting Gosar's bill.
Listed as Buddy Carter of Georgia, a co-sponsor of Gosar's bill
Co-sponsor of Gosar's bill
Listed as Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, a co-sponsor of Gosar's bill and sponsor of a similar earlier effort
Paul Gosar introduced a bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded settlements for congressional misconduct claims. The coverage links the proposal to allegations involving Eric Swalwell. Right-leaning outlets frame the bill as ending taxpayer-funded settlements and promoting accountability, while also connecting it to corruption concerns.
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Listed as Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, a co-sponsor of Gosar's bill and sponsor of a similar earlier effort