HR 890 United States House · 118th Congress

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 Key provisions include designating a central website by the Office of Management Budget Director, maintaining rescinded guidance with clear disclaimers, and ensuring public access to all published guidance.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

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