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119th Congress Government Operations and Politics

S. 210: SWAG Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 23, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jan 23, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

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