Govoptes

S 210 ยท SWAG Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Latest action
Jan 23, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA]
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Cosponsors
3

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.

Recent actions

  1. Jan 23, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jan 23, 2025 Introduced in Senate

Votes

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