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Stop Wasteful Government Advertising: Ban on Swag and Mascots

This act aims to reduce government spending on advertising and promotion. It means federal agencies will be prohibited from buying or distributing free promotional items and using mascots, potentially saving taxpayer money. Exceptions apply for military and government recruitment, and census-related activities.
Key points
Prohibits federal agencies from using funds to purchase or distribute free promotional items (swag).
Bans federal agencies from manufacturing or using mascots for promotional purposes.
Agencies must report their public relations and advertising spending, increasing transparency.
Exceptions include recruitment for the Armed Forces and federal employment, and items for the Census Bureau.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_757
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SWAG Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_757.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal agencies from using funds to purchase or distribute free promotional items (swag).
  • Bans federal agencies from manufacturing or using mascots for promotional purposes.
  • Agencies must report their public relations and advertising spending, increasing transparency.
  • Exceptions include recruitment for the Armed Forces and federal employment, and items for the Census Bureau.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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