Ernst Bags Bureaucrat Swag

WASHINGTON – After a recent report estimated that Washington spends more than$1.8 billionannually on “advertising” and millions more on mascots, trinkets, and trash, U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is introducing theStop Wasteful Advertising by the Government (SWAG) Actto end unnecessary spending on government propaganda, taxpayer-funded trinkets, and mascots.
Senator Ernstfoundtaxpayer funds being spent oncreepy bug mascotsfor the Department of Agriculture,graphic novelsfor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),coloring booksfeaturing bird-watching ICE agents at DHS, and much more.
“You might mistake Washington for a very expensive kid’s birthday party, with federal employees playing dress up, appearing as mascots, and making coloring books,”said Ernst.“I am going to crash the party and bag this costly swag. Misbehaving bureaucrats need to stop wasting tax dollars trying to refurbish their bad reputation, and focus on serving the American people.”
Congressman Michael Cloud (R-Texas) is introducing companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
"The American people demand a better return on their investment from the federal government than frivolous spending on self-promotion and propaganda,”said Cloud.“They expect transparency, fiscal responsibility, and a government focused on delivering results.  Especially as so many families are working to make ends meet, DC agencies should not squander the People’s money on mascots, trinkets, and giveaways. TheSWAG Actwill ensure taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on these wasteful gimmicks."
Clickhereto view the bill.
Background:
As chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, Senator Ernst unveiled a$2 trillion plan, featuring theSWAG Act, to cut down federal spending, save taxpayer dollars, and downsize the government - in addition to hertelework reportthat exposed an absent federal workforce.
Her playbook has already racked up awinwith the announcement of the sale of the Wilbur J. Cohen building, a 1.2 million square foot monument to waste, where just 72 of 3,341 workers were showing up to work.
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