politics
April 15, 2026
Boebert eyeing bill to strip Swalwell of $22,000 annual pension
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is working on legislation to strip disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell of his $22,000 annual taxpayer-funded congressional pension.
TL;DR
- Rep. Lauren Boebert is drafting legislation to revoke former Rep. Eric Swalwell's $22,000 annual congressional pension.
- Swalwell resigned due to allegations of sexual assault, though he denies wrongdoing and has not been charged.
- The proposed bill aims to block pensions for lawmakers convicted of felonies or crimes committed while in office, including sexual assault.
- The legislation would also cover violations of House rules prohibiting sexual relationships with employees.
- Some Democrats, including Reps. Sarah McBride and Johnny Olszewski, are open to considering pension revocation in such cases.
- Swalwell would have been eligible for the pension starting at age 62.
- Congressional pensions are noted to be more lucrative than those in the private sector.