LEGISLATION/H.R. 2409

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

119-HR-2409119th CongressIntroduced Mar 27, 2025Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

Sponsor

Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7](R-MO-7)
7 cosponsors

Summary

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.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archives

Actions (8)

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
Mar 24, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
Mar 24, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
Mar 24, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
May 21, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025Library of Congress