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Stops Government Spending on Advertising
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Stops Government Spending on Advertising

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Why This Matters

This bill prohibits federal agencies from spending taxpayer money on advertising and promotional items, aiming to reduce wasteful government spending.

If you work for a federal agency, this law stops your agency from using federal funds for advertising and promotional items.
Who this affects
federal employees · federal agencies
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Federal agencies cannot use taxpayer money for promotional items like clothing or toys.
  2. 2Agencies must report their advertising and public relations spending to Congress each year.
  3. 3Exceptions exist for military recruitment and items needed for the U.S. Census.
  4. 4Mascots used for government purposes are also restricted unless legally designated.
Read the detailed 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.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 6, 2025

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

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Donald Trump
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