Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) will remain eligible for his congressional pension and other benefits whether the disgraced lawmaker resigns from Congress or is expelled by his fellow lawmakers.
The the 45-year-old said Monday night he plans to leave the House of Representatives after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has threatened to move ahead with her measure to expel Swalwell if he doesn’t leave Capitol Hill by 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is eligible for his pension and Congressional gym membership. AP “His statement about his “plan to resign his seat” is not binding and is wormy,” she wrote on X.
No matter how he leaves, Swalwell would still get his pension, federal healthcare benefits and other perks granted former lawmakers — like access to the House floor and membership in the Congressional gym.
If Congressman Swalwell has not resigned with the Clerk of the House by 2 PM today, I will continue my resolution regarding his expulsion. His statement about his “plan to resign his seat” is not binding and is wormy. The same goes for Tony.
Swalwell likely needs the funds as he’s one of the poorer members of Congress.
Disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell is seen lifting weights at the gym. X/ericswalwell He raided his retirement savings to supplement his income during his California gubernatorial campaign.
Swalwell earned a congressional salary of about $184,000 in 2024.
