Search Results: keywords:"swag act"

  • H. R. 757 — To prohibit agencies from using Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:961

    The Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act or the SWAG Act prohibits federal agencies from using government funds for publicity and propaganda, such as buying swag or having mascots to promote their programs. The bill requires agencies to report...

    Simple Explanation

    The SWAG Act is a rule that says government agencies can't use money to buy things like cool giveaways or mascots to make them look good, except for special cases like hiring people for the army or counting people for the census.

  • S. 210 — To prohibit agencies from using Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:979

    S. 210, also known as the "Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act" or the "SWAG Act," seeks to restrict federal agencies from using government funds for promotional items and mascots that advertise or promote their organizations. The bill defines advertising, swag,...

    Simple Explanation

    The SWAG Act wants to stop the government from spending money on fun things like mascots, keychains, and other goodies to promote themselves, unless it's really important like when finding soldiers or counting people for the Census. This way, they can focus on using money smartly and tell everyone how much they are spending on these promotions.