Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary reported to house (Mar 24, 2026)
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.
What just happenedMar 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseMar 24, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMar 27, 2025
- Mar 24, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
- Mar 24, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Mar 24, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - May 21, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - May 21, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Mar 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Mar 27, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 27, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House