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Under committee review
What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 20, 2021)
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. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this requirement.
What just happenedApr 27, 2022
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Who’s behind it
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5690)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5690)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1508.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5689-5691)
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this requirement.
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. 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.