DARRELL ISSA Wistmoron Ore somber Caren ron marta re ne roses Laie Winer creas aa asia Congress of the United States a : Bilder Seon Sree teonaon House of Representatives Ss cA Wiashington, BE 20515-0550 Teorey December 13, 2023 Toren Gn 90500 treo soe ars The Honorable Bryan Steil ‘The Honorable Joseph Morelle Chairman Ranking Member House Administration Committee House Administration Committee 1309 Longworth House Office Bldg. 1309 Longworth House Office Bldg. The Honorable Michael Guest The Honorable Susan Wild Chairman Ranking Member House Committee on Ethics House Committee on Ethics 1015 Longworth House Office Bldg. 1015 Longworth House Office Bldg. Dear Chairman Steil, Ranking Member Morelle, Chairman Guest, and Ranking Member Wild, On December 13, 2023, Congressman Eric Swalwell reserved a space in front of the Capitol that is made available to Members for press events. Shortly after 9:30am, Hunter Biden arrived at the site and proceeded to address the media with Congressman Swalwel silently standing behind him. In today’s Washington Examiner, “Biden’s surprise press conference was added to the Capitol’s event schedule but was listed as being organized by Rep. Bric Swalwell without any mention of the president's son's appearance, Swalwell appeared alongside Biden as he gave his remarks, and the two were also flanked by entertainment lawyer Kevin Morris, who lent Biden money to pay off his debts.” In today’s Politico, Congressman Swalwell confirmed ... that he reserved the ‘Senate Swamp’ ~ a spot mere feet from the Capitol that often hosts press conferences — for Hunter Biden's dramatic remarks.” Also scheduled for 9:30am was Hunter Biden’s deposition before the House Committees on Oversight and Judiciary. He did not attend this legally required event, and, as a result, he is in the process of being held in contempt of Congress. By all appearances and reporting, the media space reservation by Congressman Swalwell — a member of the Judiciary Committee — was intended solely to allow Hunter Biden to fail to appear before these committees, publicly announce his refusal to comply with a dually-issued subpoena, and be in contempt of Congress. This would also appear to be a violation of Radio-TV Correspondents Gallery Rules. ‘This inquiry is seeking guidance from relevant committees to determine the extent of any and all potential violations of the Code of Official Conduct or House Rules. Sincerely, 4MHEP Darrell Issa Member of Congress