Boebert Pushes Legislation to Block Pensions for Swalwell, Gonzales

Rep. Lauren Boebert announced plans Wednesday to pursue legislation blocking taxpayer-funded pensions for former Reps. Eric Swalwell of California and Tony Gonzales of Texas, who both resigned from Congress this week amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Boebert, a Colorado Republican, shared a video on social media stating that she is exploring ways to ensure lawmakers accused of serious misconduct lose access to federal retirement benefits. "Former Congressman Eric Swalwell abused his position of power in Congress to assault and victimize women," she said. "Now, as things stand, taxpayers will be sending him tens of thousands of dollars every year for the rest of his life. This is totally unacceptable." She argued that resignation should not allow members to avoid formal accountability, such as expulsion or censure votes, and called for expanded penalties including pension revocation.

Swalwell, a Democrat who served nearly 13 years in the House, suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday and resigned Tuesday following accusations from multiple women. A former staffer alleged he sexually assaulted her in 2019 while she worked for him and again in 2024 at a...