H.R. 8300 Introduced Congress

Swalwell Act

To prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for settlements of workplace misconduct claims involving Members of Congress or senior staff of the House of Representatives or the Senate, require personal financial accountability, ensure transparency of past settlements while protecting victims, and mandate referral of criminal allegations to the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] Introduced April 15, 2026 Cosponsors 11 (11 R) Latest action April 15, 2026

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Actions

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  2. Apr 15, 2026 Introduced in House

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