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HOUSE 2409119th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

Last Action
3/24/2026

Actions

  • 2026-03-24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
  • 2026-03-24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
  • 2026-03-24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
  • 2025-05-21Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
  • 2025-05-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-03-27Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-03-27Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-27Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2026-03-24 (07)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

This bill requires federal agencies to state on the first page of guidance documents that such guidance (1) does not have the force and effect of law, and (2) is intended only to provide clarity to the public about existing legal requirements or agency policies.

Cosponsors (7)

  • Jared Golden (D-ME)
  • Donald Davis (D-NC)
  • James Comer (R-KY)
  • Brandon Gill (R-TX)
  • Pat Fallon (R-TX)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)
  • Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Government information and archives
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