S. 81 · 119th Congress
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
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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 it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jan 13, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
Latest action (Nov 3, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 13, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.