Congressman Biggs Co-Sponsors the SWALWELL Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.- This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) co-sponsored the SWALWELL Act, which would prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for settlements of workplace misconduct claims involving Members of Congress or their senior staff, require personal financial accountability, ensure transparency of past settlements while protecting victims, and mandate referral of criminal allegations to the Department of Justice.

The introduction of the bill by Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-05) responds to a pattern of Members of Congress committing serious crimes or indiscretions and American taxpayers footing the bill for the settlements arising from the unethical or illegal actions. Most recently, Eric Swalwell resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives after horrifying allegations were revealed about his behavior in office, including with a member of his congressional staff, prompting the legislation.

"For far too long, many Members of Congress have used their shielded positions of power to harm and exploit vulnerable individuals, all while misusing the trust and dollars of hardworking taxpayers without any transparency,"said Congressman Biggs."This behavior is beneath the sacred trust given by the American people, and it's past time for these disgusting actions to end. That's why I'm co-sponsoring the SWALWELL Act to send a message to future violators that they will be held accountable while protecting victims' privacy and safety."

Read the bill here.

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