GOOD Act
The GOOD Act requires all federal agencies to publish their non-binding policy guidance documents (like memos, letters, or blog posts) on a single, centralized online repository within 180 days of enactment. It directly affects every federal agency by mandating that all such documents - excluding those already exempt under the Freedom of Information Act - be organized into clear categories on agency websites. Key provisions include designating a central website by the Office of Management Budget Director, maintaining rescinded guidance with clear disclaimers, and ensuring public access to all published guidance. The bill focuses solely on improving transparency in how agencies share interpretive guidance, not on changing policy substance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Jul 23, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Jul 22, 2024
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4709-4710)
lower
Jul 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4709-4710)
lower
Jul 22, 2024
Introduced
Ms. Mace moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Jul 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-597.
lower
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
lower
Jul 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
lower
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Comer
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Clay Higgins
RRepublican
Co
Eric Burlison
RRepublican
Co
Gary J. Palmer
RRepublican
Co
Harriet M. Hageman
RRepublican
Co
Lauren Boebert
RRepublican
Co
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
Co
Nicholas A. Langworthy
RRepublican
Co
Pat Fallon
RRepublican
Co
Pete Sessions
RRepublican
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