Did you know Eric Swalwell is still eligible to receive his taxpayer-funded congressional pension despite resigning from Congress in April 2026 amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and a House Ethics investigation? He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2012 to 2026, meeting the five-year threshold required for pension eligibility. Just like Marge Taylor Greene, who made sure to stick it out five years so she get her pension.
Swalwell is expected to receive approximately $22,620 annually starting at age 62, based on his years of service and high-three average salary of around $174,000–$184,000.
Swalwell even keeps other benefits including federal healthcare coverage, access to the House floor, and membership in the congressional gym.
If this doesn’t convince you that our political system is broken beyond belief, then nothing will.