HRES 1166
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to expel Representative Eric Swalwell from the House of Representatives due to allegations of sexual misconduct. The resolution cites reporting that a former congressional staffer accused him of engaging in a sexual relationship and potentially non-consensual sexual activity. Following the public disclosure of these allegations, Swalwell suspended his campaign for Governor of California. The House is invoking its constitutional authority to hold members accountable for conduct that brings discredit upon the institution.
Key provisions
- The resolution proposes the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell.
- It references allegations of a sexual relationship with a former congressional staffer.
- The allegations include claims of non-consensual sexual activity while the staffer was intoxicated.
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is investigating the matter.
- Swalwell suspended his campaign for Governor of California following the allegations.
- The resolution cites Rule XXIII of the House Rules of Conduct regarding Member behavior.
- It emphasizes the need to maintain public trust in the House of Representatives.
Who is affected
- Representative Eric Swalwell
- The United States House of Representatives
- The public
Notable changes
- This resolution represents a formal attempt by the House to remove a member based on specific allegations of misconduct.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1166
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.
Whereas Representative Eric Swalwell is a Member of the United States House of Representatives;
Whereas, on April 10, 2026, investigative reporting publicly revealed allegations from a former congressional staffer that she had engaged in a sexual relationship with Representative Eric Swalwell;
Whereas that same former congressional staffer stated that, on at least one occasion, Representative Eric Swalwell engaged in sexual activity with her while she was too intoxicated to consent;
Whereas the allegation involving sexual activity with an intoxicated congressional staffer has been referred to and is under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office;
Whereas Members of Congress hold positions of authority over staff and individuals working within the congressional environment and must never exploit that authority for personal advantage;
Whereas, on April 12, 2026, Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for Governor of California following the public reporting of these incidents, reflecting the seriousness of the misconduct;
Whereas Representative Eric Swalwell all but admitted to engaging in a sexual relationship with a subordinate congressional staffer through his own public statements acknowledging mistakes in judgment
following investigative reporting on the relationship;
Whereas rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives (Code of Official Conduct) provides that a Member shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House
;
Whereas, as a Member of the United States House of Representatives, Representative Swalwell must be held accountable to the highest standards of conduct in order to safeguard the public’s faith in this institution;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States charges the House with policing the behavior of its own Members, and the House should take action against Representative Swalwell commensurate with his violations of the Rules of the House;
Whereas the continued service of Representative Eric Swalwell brings discredit upon the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, given his egregious violations, Representative Eric Swawell is not fit to serve as a Member of the United States House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it