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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 5, 2020Government Operations and Politics
S. 3412

Guidance Clarity Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 17, 2020)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2020

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. Excluded from this requirement is guidance directed to the issuing agency or other agency that is not intended to have a substantial effect on the behavior of regulated parties, as well as internal executive branch legal advice or opinions addressed to executive branch officials.

What just happenedNov 17, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 17, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.

  2. Nov 17, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-297.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 17, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-297.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Mar 11, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Mar 5, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Mar 5, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateNov 17, 202025

Guidance Clarity Act of 2020

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. Excluded from this requirement is guidance directed to the issuing agency or other agency that is not intended to have a substantial effect on the behavior of regulated parties, as well as internal executive branch legal advice or opinions addressed to executive branch officials.

Introduced in SenateMar 5, 2020

Guidance Clarity Act of 2020

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. Excluded from this requirement is guidance directed to the issuing agency or other agency that is not intended to have a substantial effect on the behavior of regulated parties, as well as internal executive branch legal advice or opinions addressed to executive branch officials.

Guidance Clarity Act of 2020 — Informed