Bills · HR 757
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 757Political advertisingCongressional oversight
SWAG Act
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses how their tax dollars are being spent by federal agencies. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly curb the practice of government agencies using funds for promotional giveaways and mascots, aiming to reduce what some might view as wasteful spending. This could lead to a reallocation of funds towards core government services or simply result in cost savings.
If the bill does not pass, federal agencies would continue to have the discretion to spend money on promotional items, mascots, and public relations activities without the specific prohibitions or the mandated reporting on return on investment that this bill proposes. This bill aims to bring more accountability and transparency to government marketing efforts, ensuring that public funds are used for essential services rather than what some perceive as branding and advertising.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds to purchase or distribute promotional items, referred to as 'swag.'
This aims to cut down on what some consider wasteful spending on government-branded freebies.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds to manufacture or use mascots for promotion.
This restriction aims to prevent agencies from spending money on symbolic characters for public representation.
PROVISION 03
Requires federal agencies to report their annual public relations and advertising spending to Congress, including an estimate of the return on investment.
This provision increases transparency and accountability by forcing agencies to justify their spending on public outreach.
PROVISION 04
Establishes exceptions for the prohibitions, allowing 'swag' for military/federal recruitment, Census activities, or if it generates a positive return on investment for an agency's mission.
These exceptions ensure that essential government functions that rely on public communication or recruitment are not unduly hindered.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 28
Introduced in House
JAN 28
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 757
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionJan 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 757Political advertisingCongressional oversight
SWAG Act
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
0
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