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Clarifies Agency Guidance for Public
Recent Bills/Clarifies Agency Guidance for Public

Clarifies Agency Guidance for Public

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In Senate10 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill requires federal agencies to include a clear statement on their guidance documents, explaining that the guidance is not legally binding.

If you follow federal agency guidance, this bill ensures it clearly states that the guidance is not legally binding.
Who this affects
individuals · businesses
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Agencies must add a clear statement to their guidance documents.
  2. 2The statement will explain that the guidance does not have the force of law.
  3. 3This change aims to help the public understand existing laws and policies better.
  4. 4The Office of Management and Budget will provide guidance on this requirement within 90 days.
  5. 5The new rules take effect 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget issues its guidance.
Read the detailed summary

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025This 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.

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IntroducedJan 3, 2025
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SenateOct 28, 2025
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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