119th Congress
H.R. 2409
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Eric Burlison(R-MO)
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Reported in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (7)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Donald G. Davis (D-NC)
- James Comer (R-KY)
- Jared F. Golden (D-ME)
Added later (4)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX) · Apr 1, 2025
- Byron Donalds (R-FL) · Jan 30, 2026
- Pat Fallon (R-TX) · Jan 30, 2026
- Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY) · Feb 4, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 24, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490. - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569. - May 21, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19. - May 21, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House