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None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to purchase, produce, or distribute promotional merchandise, defined as tangible items distributed at no cost to the recipient for the primary purpose of advertising or promoting a Federal agency, organization, or program: Provided, That this limitation shall not apply to items the distributing agency determines are necessary to support the agency's statutory mission or operational objectives: Provided further, That this limitation shall not apply to informational materials, including brochures, pamphlets, and publications, or to items distributed for diplomatic purposes, including gifts to foreign officials or dignitaries.