Federal · 119th Congress
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors7
James ComerRU.S. Representative · 1st District · KY
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Jared F. GoldenDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · ME
Brandon GillRU.S. Representative · 26th District · TX
Byron DonaldsRU.S. Representative · 19th District · FL
Pat FallonRU.S. Representative · 4th District · TX
Elise M. StefanikRU.S. Representative · 21st District · NYOther titles3
To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Guidance Clarity ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history6
Mar 24, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
Mar 24, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
May 21, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
May 21, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 27, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 27, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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