The Center for American Progress is a major think tank in Washington, D.C. whose mission is "as a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. We believe Americans are bound together by a common commitment to these values and we aspire to ensure our national policies reflect these values." The President of CAP is John Podesta, who was Chief of Staff to President Clinton during Peter’s time at the Office of Management and Budget.

Swire is now a Senior Fellow at CAP. He works on a pro bono basis on projects that combine his academic expertise with practical projects for policy change. In the summer of 2006, Swire hosted a major conference at CAP on “The Internet and the Future of Consumer Protection.” Swire has worked at CAP on many issues including consumer protection, privacy, and computer and homeland security. His writings include:

“Rein in Warrantless Searches: Congress Must Set Limits on FBI” March 9, 2007.

“Funding the FTC” February 26, 2007.

“Transparency in Jeopardy” February 20, 2007.

“A Question of Impartiality” August 31, 2006.

“The Internet and the Future of Consumer Protection” July 24, 2006.

“Consumers are King” June 20, 2006.

“Is Data Retention Secure?” June 12, 2006.

“Oversight Hearing on 'Personal Information Acquired by the Government From Information Resellers: Is There Need for Improvement'” April 4, 2006.

“New Ways to Stop Phishing” March 27, 2006.

“Legal FAQs on NSA Wiretaps” January 26, 2006.

“Extend the PATRIOT Act to Improve It” December 22, 2005.

“Time to Stop Playing Politics with the Patriot Act” December 16, 2005.

“Still Not Too Late to Fix Flawed PATRIOT Deal” December 9, 2005.

“Justice Department Opinion Undermines Protection of Medical Privacy” June 7, 2005.

“The Wrong Civil Liberties Board” September 1, 2004.

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