Congressman Rich McCormick’s STOP the SWAMP Act Heads to the Senate as Senator Roger Marshall Introduces Companion Bill

Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced the Senate companion to Congressman Rich McCormick's (GA-07) STOP the SWAMP Act, marking a pivotal next step in advancing this commonsense legislation through both chambers of Congress. This effort reinforces the need to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations.

The legislation follows last week's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, where former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times rather than answer questions from senators regarding his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"For years we've watched unelected bureaucrats evade accountability while millions of families are still searching for answers," said Senator Marshall. "Congress has a constitutional duty to conduct oversight, and that responsibility means nothing if federal officials can refuse to answer questions without consequence. This bill restores accountability and begins rebuilding the trust that's been lost."

"The Constitution gives Congress the responsibility to conduct oversight, and that responsibility means nothing if witnesses can ignore lawful questions without consequence," said Congressman McCormick. "Federal officials answer to the American people - not the other way around. If someone refuses to cooperate with Congress or lies under oath, they are giving up the privilege of serving in the federal government and should be held accountable for their deceit. I am grateful to Senator Marshall for continuing this important effort to keep this bill moving."

With Senator Marshall's introduction of the Senate companion legislation, the STOP the SWAMP Act now advances as a bicameral effort to restore transparency, reinforce Congress's oversight responsibilities, and ensure that those who obstruct lawful congressional investigations are held accountable.

Read the full bill text HERE.