S. 210 · 119th Congress · Senate

SWAG Act

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Introduced
Jan 23, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 23, 2025Senate

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

  2. JAN 23, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jan 23, 2025

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