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SENATE 210119th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)

A resolution honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association.

Last Action
5/8/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2025-01-23Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-23 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (3)

  • James Lankford (R-OK)
  • Steve Daines (R-MT)
  • Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Political advertising
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