Eric Swalwell

IRAN Act

The bill addresses U.S. policy toward Iran, likely involving diplomatic relations, sanctions, or nuclear negotiations, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The measure has been sent to committees focused on foreign affairs and energy policy, suggesting it may touch on both international relations and energy-related concerns like oil trade or nuclear energy. The exact impact on Americans, Iranian citizens, or U.S. businesses will depend on what specific policies the bill ultimately proposes.

Safe Passage to the World Cup Act

This bill would allow certain foreign nationals to temporarily enter the United States to attend World Cup soccer matches without going through the standard visa application process. The measure aims to make it easier for international fans to travel to the country during the tournament by streamlining immigration procedures for this specific event.

Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act

This bill would expand and strengthen loan forgiveness programs for people who work in public service jobs like teaching, nursing, social work, and government positions. Workers in these fields would have an easier time getting their federal student loans forgiven after a certain period of service, potentially with faster timelines or lower payment requirements than current rules allow. The changes would make it more practical for people to pursue careers in public service without being burdened by large amounts of student debt.

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.

Journalist Protection Act

Journalist Protection Act This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.

Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act This bill modifies the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Specifically, the bill increases the amount that may be set aside from FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund for BRIC from 6% to 15% of certain disaster grant amounts; authorizes FEMA to set aside 2% from the BRIC 15% set-aside for assistance with community planning and capacity building; provides a 90% federal cost share for BRIC grants to environmental justice communities, and increases the maximum number of people in small impoverished communities, which are also eligible for the 90% BRIC federal cost share; and authorizes FEMA to develop guidance regarding how to incorporate climate change into the National Risk Index, benefit-cost analyses, and improved codes, specifications, and standards to address natural hazards. FEMA must prioritize BRIC assistance for high hazard risk communities, environmental justice communities, communities with low tax revenue base per capita, and communities with a low rate of code adoption and enforcement and infrastructure maintenance expenditures; provide community outreach on project planning and grant administration; and establish a central federal database to consolidate funding data collected by all local, state, and federal agencies involved in post-disaster response and pre-disaster mitigation spending and categorize the data by type of project, funding source, and hazard types using a user-friendly database and interactive map.