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S. 210: SWAG Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-23
SponsorSen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Cosponsors3
Latest action2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):

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)

NameParty / state
James Lankford R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23
Steve Daines R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23
Marsha Blackburn R TN 2025-01-28

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 210 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 210?

S. 210 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SWAG Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 210 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).