‘Sticking taxpayers with the bill’: SWALWELL Act meant to deliver a ‘blow’ to D.C. corruption
Rep. Swalwell's sexual harassment allegations are cited as a primary motivation for the introduction of the 'SWALWELL Act'.
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Rep. Swalwell's sexual harassment allegations are cited as a primary motivation for the introduction of the 'SWALWELL Act'.
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61 stories · 51–55 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Rep. Paul Gosar introduced the 'SWALWELL Act' to prohibit taxpayer funds for congressional sexual harassment and misconduct settlements, motivated by allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by requiring individuals to pay their own costs and creating a public database.
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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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