What does Preamble of No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit Cabinet Members and senior executive political appointees from using taxpayer funds to hire political consulting, advertising, and marketing firms. The bill seeks to prevent expediting competitive open bidding processes for official advertisements. It also restricts the use of official advertisements for self-promotion.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act do?

This bill is formally titled the No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act

What does DEFINITIONS. of No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Cabinet Member” includes individuals at Level I of the Executive Schedule and those designated as Cabinet-level by the President. “Financial relationship” refers to any relationship where financial compensation is derived from a pecuniary interest. “Official advertisement” is defined as an advertisement sponsored by the executive branch to communicate policy priorities. “Political advertising and marketing firm” is a business eligible for government contracts focused on promotional materials and marketing. “Political consulting firm” is a professional services company eligible for government contracts providing advice and strategy. “Senior executive political appointee” includes individuals in Executive Schedule positions, certain Senior Executive Service appointees, and those in confidential or policy-determining roles under Schedule C. “Special government employee” is defined as a special government employee under Title 18, United States Code, employed in the executive branch.

What does PROHIBITION ON TAXPAYER-FUNDED POLITICAL CONSULTING FIRMS AND of No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act do?

This section prohibits Cabinet Members from using federal funds to hire political consulting or advertising/marketing firms. This prohibition applies if the Cabinet Member has a financial relationship with the firm. It also applies if a senior executive, political appointee, or special government employee reporting to the Cabinet Member or employed by their agency has a financial relationship with the firm. The restriction covers advertisements related to the Cabinet Member's position, agency, department, or official duties.

What does PROHIBITION ON EXPEDITING OPEN BIDDING FOR OFFICIAL of No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act do?

This section prohibits expediting open bidding for official advertisements. Cabinet Members must comply with competitive procedures outlined in chapter 33 of title 41, United States Code. Compliance is required unless otherwise provided by existing Federal law. Part 6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation also applies to these contracts.

What does PROHIBITION ON SELF-PROMOTION THROUGH OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. of No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act do?

This section prohibits Cabinet Members from using official advertisements for self-promotion.

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No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/18/2026

Author: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits Cabinet Members and senior executive political appointees from using taxpayer funds to hire political consulting or advertising/marketing firms, especially if they or their reporting staff have a financial relationship with those firms.
The bill mandates that Cabinet Members adhere to standard competitive bidding procedures when procuring official advertisements, as outlined in Title 41 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
This legislation prevents Cabinet Members from utilizing official advertisements for self-promotion purposes.

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