STOP the SWAMP Act

HR 9084, the STOP the SWAMP Act, amends congressional investigation rules to impose penalties on federal employee witnesses who refuse to answer questions or commit perjury. It adds misdemeanor penalties (fines of $100-$1,000 and up to 12 months in jail) for witnesses who refuse to answer relevant questions during investigations, and mandates debarment from all federal employment for such violations or for final convictions of perjury (under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1621 or 1001). The bill also creates a 180-day window for Congress to pass a joint resolution rescinding salary funds for violating federal employee witnesses, requiring expedited committee reviews and voting within strict timeframes (15 days for committee, 20 days for full chamber). This bill directly affects federal employees summoned as witnesses in congressional investigations, focusing on accountability during official inquiries.