House Ethics Committee Concludes Investigation into Allegations of Misconduct Concerning Rep. Eric Swalwell and Suspected Chinese Intelligence Operative Christine Fang.

The House Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s interactions with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.

In a letter to Swalwell dated Monday, the committee said it will take no further action in the probe that began in April 2021 into “allegations raised in the complaint that you may have violated House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct in connection with your interactions with Ms. Christine Fang,” the suspected Chinese spy.

The committee said it had previously reviewed allegations of improper influence by foreign agents and cautioned that members should be conscious of the possibility that foreign governments may attempt to secure improper influence through gifts and other interactions.

Swalwell, who represents California’s 15th Congressional District, posted the letter from the committee on his website. He said he was pleased with the outcome of the investigation and thanked the committee for its work.

“I am glad this matter is resolved and that the Committee has closed its review,” Swalwell said in a statement. “I have always said that I have never done anything wrong, and I am pleased that the Committee has agreed.”

The committee’s decision to take no further action in the case brings an end to the investigation into Swalwell’s interactions with Fang. The committee’s letter did not provide any further details on the investigation or its findings.