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Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2409| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (7)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires federal agencies to prominently display a specific statement on certain guidance documents. The purpose of this statement is to clarify that the guidance does not carry the force and effect of law and is not binding on the public or the agency itself. Specifically, the required statement must appear on the first page of any guidance issued under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4)(A), stating that the document is intended solely to provide clarity regarding existing legal requirements or agency policies. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is directed to issue implementation guidance within 90 days of the Act's enactment, with the agency requirement taking effect 30 days after OMB's guidance is issued.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5270
Guidance Clarity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1508
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4428
Guidance Clarity Act
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 21, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
May 21, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-81
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
Mar 24, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5270
    Guidance Clarity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1508
    Guidance Clarity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4428
    Guidance Clarity Act


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • May 21, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-81
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • March 24, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.


  • March 24, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-81: Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
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Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2409| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill requires federal agencies to prominently display a specific statement on certain guidance documents. The purpose of this statement is to clarify that the guidance does not carry the force and effect of law and is not binding on the public or the agency itself. Specifically, the required statement must appear on the first page of any guidance issued under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4)(A), stating that the document is intended solely to provide clarity regarding existing legal requirements or agency policies. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is directed to issue implementation guidance within 90 days of the Act's enactment, with the agency requirement taking effect 30 days after OMB's guidance is issued.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5270
Guidance Clarity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1508
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4428
Guidance Clarity Act
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 21, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
May 21, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-81
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
Mar 24, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5270
    Guidance Clarity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1508
    Guidance Clarity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4428
    Guidance Clarity Act


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • May 21, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-81
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • March 24, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.


  • March 24, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (7)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-81: Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archives