Eric Swalwell faces new stripping: Legislation in works to yank his taxpayer-paid pension
Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual assault allegations and is now the target of legislation to strip his pension.
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Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual assault allegations and is now the target of legislation to strip his pension.
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119 stories · 65–67 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Rep. Lauren Boebert is drafting bipartisan legislation to strip former Rep. Eric Swalwell of his congressional pension following his resignation amid numerous allegations of sexual assault.
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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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