119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 28, 2025
SWAG Act
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Latest action (Jan 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 28, 2025)
Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act or the SWAG Act
This bill prohibits any federal agency or entity from using federal funds to purchase, acquire, or distribute swag (i.e., products distributed at no cost with the sole purpose of advertising or promoting an agency, organization, or program) or to manufacture or use a mascot for promotional purposes. Exceptions to these prohibitions include (1) express authorization in law, (2) recruitment related to armed forces enlistment, and (3) military academy athletic team mascots.
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No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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