Bill · H.R. 2409· House(119-HR-2409)
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Burlison
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 2
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2025'', aims to change how federal agencies issue guidance documents. It requires agencies to include a specific clarity statement on certain types of guidance issued under title 5 of the United States Code. This statement must clearly note that the document does not have the force of law and does not bind the public or the agency. The required statement must be displayed prominently on the first page of the document. Finally, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is tasked with issuing implementation guidance for this Act.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by requiring agencies to explicitly state that their guidance documents do not have the force of law.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: By requiring a statement that clarifies the document does not have the force and effect of law, the public is better informed about the nature of the agency's guidance. (Section 2(b)(2))
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Clearer Understanding of Authority: The mandatory statement informs individuals that the document is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements or policies, rather than creating new ones. (Section 2(b)(2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 3/24/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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