Eric Swalwell Sworn into 114th Congress

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) this week was sworn into the 114th U.S. Congress on the House Floor for his second term in office. He was later ceremonially sworn into office in front of family, friends, and East Bay constituents in the Rayburn Gold Room by Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, who administered the oath of office. Swalwell is an active member of the Homeland Security Committee.

Approximately 100 people attended the ceremonial swearing-in, with more than half traveling from California for the event. Former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, who once represented a portion of Swalwell’s district, also attended the ceremonial swearing-in and delivered remarks.

“I am humbled and honored to continue to serve the people of the East Bay in the 114th Congress and take the oath of office in front of many constituents who traveled across the country to be here today,” said Swalwell. “I am also grateful to Secretary Johnson for administering the oath and appreciate the continued opportunity to work with him to protect the American people and secure our homeland.”

In addition to the Homeland Security Committee, Swalwell currently serves on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He had two bills signed into law in the 113th Congress, the most of any first-term member. He also co-founded the United Solutions Caucus, a bipartisan group of first-term Members committed to working together to advance common-sense solutions. Fellow United Solutions Caucus Members Reps. David Valadao (R-CA) and Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) delivered remarks at Swalwell’s swearing in about their efforts to work in a bipartisan fashion.

“I look forward to continuing to work across the aisle in the 114th Congress to advance policies that will promote equality, opportunity, and security for all,” added Swalwell.

Information, photo submitted by the Office of Congressman Swalwell