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Swalwell Act
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8300
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8300
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate 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.
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.
Comments
Emir Perez
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16 days 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?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8300
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