Swalwell Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-22T19:15:31Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8300 Swalwell Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/22/2026, 7:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8300

The bill, designated as H.R. 8300 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 15, 2026, aims to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for settlements related to workplace misconduct involving Members of Congress or senior staff. It also seeks to enforce personal financial accountability, increase transparency of past settlements to safeguard victims, and mandate the referral of criminal allegations to the Department of Justice.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8300

Bill HR 8300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8300 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8300's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 15, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8300

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8300

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.

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Emir Perez

1,075

5 months ago

I can't believe this Swalwell Act is going to raise taxes on seniors like me. It's going to make it even harder for me to make ends meet on a fixed income. Who else is going to be impacted by this bill?