Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
United States117th CongressHR-1508House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 27, 2022
Summary
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.
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Latest companion bill action
S-533: Guidance Clarity Act of 2021Mr. 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that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn.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.
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate.
Senate
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Senate