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Deseret NewsApr 18, 2026Local News

After Swalwell, can Congress change to make staffers safer?

Speaker Mike Johnson stated that House members must act in accordance with federal laws following recent resignations over sexual misconduct allegations.

After Swalwell, can Congress change to make staffers safer?
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Following the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct allegations, lawmakers are debating institutional reforms, including a centralized HR department and better whistleblower protections for congressional staffers.

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