Eric Swalwell Questions GOP Lawmaker Kevin Kiley's Absence from Key Votes

Swalwell Questions Kiley's Absence

• 🎯 Rep. Eric Swalwell expressed concern over the whereabouts of Rep. Kevin Kiley during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, noting Kiley's absence from numerous amendment votes.
• 💬 Swalwell highlighted that Kiley had been active on X (formerly Twitter) during the hearing but had not participated in voting.
• ❓ A "welfare check" was humorously suggested for Kiley, with Swalwell asking if anyone on the Republican side knew his location or if he was present in the room.

Importance of Voting and Amendments

• ⚖️ Swalwell emphasized that a representative's job in Congress is to vote, and that votes are the ultimate measure of their stance, not just their words.
• 💡 He questioned whether the silence of Republican colleagues on amendments meant they agreed with the proposals or simply disagreed with all of them.
• 🗣️ Swalwell stated that constituents need to know how their representatives would vote on critical issues.

Impact on Constituents and Healthcare

• 🏥 Swalwell detailed the potential negative impact of the Republican budget plan on constituents in Kiley's district, specifically regarding the Affordable Care Act.
• 📈 He cited figures indicating that 32,000 people in Kiley's district could see their ACA premiums increase by an average of $3,000 annually, a 121% rise.
• 💰 A specific example was given of a 60-year-old couple in Folsom facing a potential $22,560 annual increase in health insurance premiums, a 312% hike.
• 📢 Swalwell urged Kiley to inform his constituents how he would vote on these important amendments.