119th Congress
S. 210
SWAG Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Joni Ernst(R-IA)
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (2)
- James Lankford (R-OK)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
Added later (1)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · Jan 28, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. - Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate