What does Preamble of HR 6329 do?

This bill aims to ensure Federal agencies utilize the best available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information when developing rules and guidance. The bill's purpose is to guide Federal agencies in using evidence to inform the public about the nature and bases of agency rules and guidance.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6329 do?

This bill is formally titled the Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025.

What does INFORMATION QUALITY ASSURANCE. of HR 6329 do?

This section amends subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, by adding Section 3522, the Information Quality Assurance section. The Director must update guidelines issued under the Information Quality Act to ensure the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of influential information or evidence used in developing or issuing public rules and guidance. Federal agencies must update their own guidelines to rely on the best reasonably available information when developing, issuing, or informing the public about rules and guidance. The Director must issue guidance directing agencies to make critical factual material relied upon in rulemaking or guidance development available in dockets or administrative records. Exceptions to public disclosure requirements are permitted under certain circumstances, such as when information is prohibited from disclosure by statute, and agencies must provide explanations for any withheld information. The term 'influential information or evidence' is defined as information that will likely have a clear and substantial impact on public actions, policies, or private sector decisions. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this Act.

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Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 — HR. 6329

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 12/1/2025

Author: Lisa McClain (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes requirements for federal agencies to use the best available information when creating rules and guidance.
Agencies must update their guidelines to ensure the quality and objectivity of influential information, and make supporting factual material publicly accessible.
The bill defines 'influential information or evidence' as data likely to significantly impact public actions or decisions.

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