Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

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Bill Number

S 81

Introduced

Jan 13, 2025

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Government information and archives Government Operations and Politics

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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.

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Nov 3, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Nov 3, 2025

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2025

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 13, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 13, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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