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HOUSE 4428118th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 738.

Guidance Clarity Act

Last Action
12/18/2024

Actions

  • 2024-12-18Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 738.
  • 2024-12-18Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-903.
  • 2024-12-18Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-903.
  • 2023-09-20Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
  • 2023-09-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-06-30Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • 2023-06-30Introduced in House
  • 2023-06-30Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-06-30 (00)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2023

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 (9)

  • Jared Golden (D-ME)
  • James Comer (R-KY)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
  • Pat Fallon (R-TX)
  • Gary Palmer (R-AL)
  • Donald Davis (D-NC)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)
  • PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Government information and archives
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