S. 81 Reported by committee Government Operations and Politics

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

A bill to require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] Introduced January 13, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 R) Latest action November 3, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Nov 3, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
  2. Nov 3, 2025 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  3. Jul 30, 2025 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Jan 13, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  5. Jan 13, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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