Ethics Committee investigating Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
Updated on: April 13, 2026 / 3:22 PM EDT / CBS News
The committee said it is looking into whether Swalwell "violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of his duties or the discharge of his responsibilities, with respect to allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision."
A spokesperson for Swalwell did not respond to a request for comment from CBS News.
Swalwell ended his campaign for California governor and is facing possible expulsion from the House after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too intoxicated to consent on two occasions in 2019 and 2024. Her story was first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle last Friday. Three other women also detailed Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct to CNN.
Swalwell has denied the allegations of sexual assault, calling them "flat false," and has vowed to fight them.