SWAG Act
119-HR-757119th CongressIntroduced Jan 28, 2025Government Operations and Politics
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No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor
Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27](R-TX-27)Summary
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.
Subjects
Congressional oversightMarketing and advertisingPolitical advertising
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 28, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025Library of Congress