Heritage President Files Ethics Complaint Against U.S. Rep. Katie Porter

On July 14th, the Heritage Foundation announced that it filed an official ethics complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) on behalf of Heritage legal fellow Amy Swearer. The complaint was filed against U.S. Rep. Katie Porter of California for “knowingly and intentionally defaming” Swearer during a June 8 hearing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on gun violence and Second Amendment rights.

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts released the following statement upon filing the complaint:

“Amy Swearer is one of the brightest, most influential Second Amendment scholars in this country. She is also a forthright and honest patriot who believes in the Constitution. Rep. Porter’s behavior toward her was emblematic of what Washington has become—unserious and unscrupulous individuals more interested in viral moments and social media clout than honest policy discussions and problem-solving. That’s why we’re filing this complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics.

“Members of Congress like Katie Porter need to be reminded whom they serve, and put back in their place when they overstep. If Ms. Porter is interested in an authentic conversation about Second Amendment rights and the intricacies of various firearm legislation, we are more than willing to help educate her.”

[reddirtwalker]

Good job. Stand up for your people from bullies.

[ronviejo]

You need to stop playing defense and go on offence. Start ethics investigations for every time she has perjured herself.

[richhauxwell]

When you stated the congresswoman was from Commiefornicastion, that's all I needed to know.

[Mmmyess]

If you're going to be on offense, you should make a point of being right.

[romancewiththepast]

I'm glad to hear this, I did watch, Katie Porter was not going to let Amy Swearer voice facts on the floor. Good luck.

[Happysewist]

Also how can you say that 2nd amendment rights are interpreted correctly when everyone of you ignores the “well regulated “part?

[barbaralewis]

Kudos. State the truth concisely and confidently.
Repeat in the appropriate venue as necessary.
Never surrender truth to the wiles of the enemy.

[georhodiumgeo]

Fascists: We welcome the debate... as long as she is in prison and gaged so nobody can hear her make us sound stupid.

[mitch]

I am glad you did. That was crap to make false accusations, and deny her the right to I hope you guys stick it to her!!!! You have the right in this country to confront and question your accuser. Last time I checked!!!!

[jeremiahsupple]

Ms Swearer is a warrior for truth, God bless her.

[rickgilbert]

There are no liars greater than GOP liars

[Zoom_]

Define “impeccable.” You do understand that word is subjective? You used it 3 times in a 1:31 video. Katie Porter doesn’t owe you ANYTHING.

[Oldfarmlady]

Y'all are so pissed she came with facts. Thoughts and prayers y'all. Good luck with that 😅

[malcognito]

A little butt hurt, are we? Didn't get to run out the clock with a filibuster, and that pissed you off. Of course, your ethics complaint went nowhere, because it was bogus. Just a bucket of faux outrage.