To prohibit agencies from using Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit agencies from using Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators. The main policy domain is Government Operations, Defense, Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
federal agencies and legislative administrators may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section id04499844-8b69-45f6-8a83-539a2099dfd9: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act or the SWAG Act.
- Section id8046110d-901b-4d2d-ba64-5a9144f3ddfc: 2. Definitions In this Act— the term advertising means the placement of messages in media that are intended to inform or persuade an audience, including...
- Section id1e91f1f4-96e8-4894-88c4-10dd320817cc: 3. Prohibitions; public relations and advertising spending Except as provided in subsection (c), and unless otherwise expressly authorized by law— an agency or...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit agencies from using Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Defense, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
This bill, To prohibit agencies from using Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- federal agencies and legislative administrators
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Lankford, and Mr. Daines) introduced …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "federal_implementing_agencies"
- → Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
communications by an agency that are directed to the public, including activities dedicated to maintaining the image of the governmental unit or maintaining or promoting understanding and favorable relations with the community or the public
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