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SENATE 533117th CongressMr. Carter (LA) asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn. Agreed to without objection.

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

Last Action
11/17/2022

Actions

  • 2022-11-17Mr. Carter (LA) asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2022-09-15Held at the desk.
  • 2022-09-15Received in the House.
  • 2022-09-15Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2022-09-14Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4624)
  • 2022-09-14Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2022-04-27Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
  • 2022-04-27Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-95.
  • 2022-04-27Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-95.
  • 2021-07-14Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • 2021-03-02Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2021-03-02Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2022-09-14 (55)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

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 (2)

  • James Risch (R-ID)
  • Ron Johnson (R-WI)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Government information and archives
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