What does Preamble of Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes,' aims to require a guidance clarity statement on agency guidance. Agencies are required to include a guidance clarity statement on any guidance issued under specific sections of Title 5 of the United States Code. The statement must be displayed prominently on the first page and clarify that the guidance does not have the force of law. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this Act within 90 days of enactment.

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 specific sections of the U.S. Code. The clarity statement must be displayed prominently on the first page of the document. The statement clarifies that the guidance does not have the force of law and is intended to provide clarity regarding 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 implement the clarity statement 30 days after OMB issues its guidance.

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Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/3/2025 · Introduced: 1/13/2025

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

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Federal agencies must include a 'guidance clarity statement' on guidance documents, clarifying that such documents do not have the force of law.
The statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of agency guidance documents.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget will issue implementation guidance within 90 days of enactment, followed by agency implementation within 30 days.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2409(In Committee)Official page

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