; and (C) does not include— (i) an item presented as honorary or informal recognition award, such as a challenge coin or medal issued for sacrifice or meritorious service; (ii) a brochure or pamphlet purchased or distributed for informational purchases; or (iii) an item distributed for diplomatic purposes, including a gift for a foreign leader. 3. Prohibitions; public relations and advertising spending (a) Prohibitions Except as provided in subsection (c), and unless otherwise expressly authorized by law— (1) an agency, a contractor of the Federal Government, or another entity of the Federal Government may not, directly or indirectly, use Federal funds for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States, including the use of Federal funds for self-aggrandizement, covert propaganda, or purely partisan materials; (2) an agency or other entity of the Federal Government may not use Federal funds to purchase or otherwise acquire or distribute swag; and (3) an agency or other entity of the Federal Government may not use Federal funds to manufacture or use a mascot to promote an agency, organization, program, or agenda. (b) Public relations and advertising spending Each agency shall, as part of the annual budget justification submitted to Congress, report on the public relations and advertising spending of the agency for the preceding fiscal year. (c) Exceptions Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to— (1) recruitment relating to— (A) enlistment or employment with the Armed Forces; or (B) employment with the Federal Government; (2) a mascot that is declared the property of the United States under a provision of law, including under section 2 of Public Law 93–318 ( 16 U.S.C. 580p–1 ); (3) a mascot relating to the Armed Forces of the United States; or (4) an item distributed by the Bureau of the Census to assist the Bureau in conducting a census of the population of the United States.