HR 757

SWAG Act

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Michael Cloud [R-TX-27]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Introduced
2025-01-28
Latest action
2025-01-28: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-28: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-01-28: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-28: Introduced in House