119th Congress
S. 81
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- James Lankford(R-OK)
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Official text
- Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Added later (2)
- Ashley Moody (R-FL) · Aug 1, 2025
- Rick Scott (R-FL) · May 21, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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
- Nov 3, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250. - Nov 3, 2025 · Senate
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 · Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. - Jan 13, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. - Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate