Guidance Clarity Act
HR 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act, requires federal agencies to include a specific statement on all guidance documents they issue. This statement must clearly state that the document has no legal force, does not bind the public or the agency, and is only for clarifying existing laws or policies. Agencies must display this statement prominently on the first page of such guidance, effective 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget issues implementing instructions. The bill directly affects federal agencies and the public receiving these documents, ensuring transparency about the non-binding nature of agency guidance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 30, 2023
Last action Dec 18, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Dec 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-903.
lower
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
lower
Sep 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
lower
Jun 30, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Blaine Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Elise M. Stefanik
RRepublican
Co
Emanuel Cleaver
DDemocratic
Co
Gary J. Palmer
RRepublican
Co
James Comer
RRepublican
Co
Jared F. Golden
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Fallon
RRepublican
Co
Pete Sessions
RRepublican
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