Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act. Air travel with children is a nightmare, and I am just talking for the nonparents who have to deal with them at an airport. For parents, it is hell. It is like an Olympic sport. It is like going through a gauntlet dragging little kids who just want to be attached to tablets or anything but the directions that you are giving to them to hopefully get them from the entrance of the airport to the plane.
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Eric Swalwell
Representative · California · Democrat
Eric Swalwell
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Pete's Ace Hardware on the momentous occasion of its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service to the community of Castro Valley, California. Founded in 1926 by Peter Selmeczki, Pete's Ace Hardware proudly holds the distinction of being the oldest business in Castro Valley. Peter and his wife, Mary, were hardworking Hungarian immigrants who built their livelihood through determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to their community. Together, they opened their store on historic Castro Valley Boulevard, where it remains a local landmark to this day.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Livermore Stockmen's Rodeo Association (hereinafter the "Association") on the occasion of its well-earned induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this Saturday, July 12, 2025. The Livermore Rodeo has been a valued part of California's Tri-Valley community for over a century. Founded in response to a national call for help during World War I, the Livermore Rodeo began as a local fundraiser and effort to support the American Red Cross and wounded soldiers overseas.
The President has our troops sleeping in squalor, not on the battlefields of Afghanistan or Iraq, but in Los Angeles. I guess this is what you would expect from somebody who has described our brave war dead as suckers and losers. We were promised that the immigration policy would deport the most violent criminals. That is something I support. That is something everyone here supports. Instead, it has deported a 4-year-old American citizen battling cancer. It detained a U.S. marshal over the weekend. Nobody is asking for this. Our troops deserve much better.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of Parvin Ahmadi, a lifelong educator whose 36 years of service in public education have profoundly shaped the lives of students, families, and educators across California. Parvin Ahmadi began her career as a classroom teacher in San Jose before taking on administrative roles in Fremont and ultimately serving as Superintendent of the Castro Valley Unified School District for the past decade.
Biography
Eric Swalwell served in the House from 2013 until his resignation on April 14, 2026, representing California’s 15th district before redistricting moved him to the 14th in 2023. A Democrat and former Alameda County deputy district attorney, he built his congressional profile around national security, technology policy, and gun violence legislation, including the No Guns for Abusers Act, while serving on the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees. Swalwell also made a brief 2020 presidential run. He resigned after the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations involving a staffer and three others, amid calls from Democratic leaders and the threat of expulsion.
Education
- J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD2006
- B.A. in Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park, MD2003
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2013–2026Represented California's 15th congressional district (2013–2023) and the 14th district (2023–2026) following redistricting. Resigned April 14, 2026.
Deputy District Attorney
2006–2012Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Focused on violent crime, public corruption, and child abuse prosecutions.
Councilman, Dublin City Council
2010–2012Elected to a two-year term on the Dublin, California city council before running for Congress.
Planning Commissioner
2008–2010Dublin Planning Commission.
Commissioner, Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission
2006–2008Served on the Dublin, California Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission.
Congressional intern for Rep. Ellen Tauscher
2001–2003Interned for the U.S. Representative while an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement19%
Health12%
Education12%
Transportation and Public Works9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Eric Swalwell's record in Congress.
Combating Foreign Interference
Introduced the Duty to Report Act, requiring campaigns to notify authorities of foreign offers of assistance.
Gun Violence Prevention
Co-founded the Congressional Future Forum to address gun violence and advocate for commonsense gun safety legislation.
Student Loan Relief
Authored the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act to protect and inform student borrowers.
Support for First Responders
Secured federal funding to improve equipment and resources for East Bay police and fire departments.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021Ranking Member
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on the Judiciary
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