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Standard Summary
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The Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act (SWAG Act) bars federal agencies from using federal funds for advertising, swag, or mascots, except for specified recruitment and census purposes, and requires agencies to report public‑relations spending and return on investment. Regulations must be issued within 180 days.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits use of federal funds for advertising, swag, and mascots, with limited exceptions.
- 2Mandates annual reporting of public‑relations and advertising expenditures and ROI.
- 3Allows swag for recruitment of armed forces, federal employees, and census activities.
- 4Requires OMB to issue implementing regulations within 180 days.
Impact Areas
Federal agencies and their procurement and marketing departmentsPublic‑relations and advertising vendorsRecruitment programs for the armed forces and federal workforceCensus Bureau operations
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