What does Preamble of Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 do?

This bill requires a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance The bill has multiple sponsors and has been reported with an amendment

What does SHORT TITLE. of Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Guidance Clarity Act of 2025.

What does GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED. of Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 do?

This bill requires federal agencies to include a 'guidance clarity statement' on guidance documents issued under 5 U.S.C. § 553(b)(4)(A). The clarity statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the document. The statement specifies that the document does not have the force of law and is intended to clarify existing requirements. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must issue guidance to implement this Act within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Agencies must include the clarity statement on guidance issued 30 days after OMB issues its guidance.

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Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2025

Author: Eric Burlison (R-MO)

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Federal agencies are required to include a guidance clarity statement on certain guidance documents, indicating they do not have the force of law.
The guidance clarity statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the document and specifies the document's intent to clarify existing requirements.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this Act within 90 days of its enactment, with agencies required to comply 30 days after.

119th Congressin committeeS. 81(In Committee)Official page

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