HR 4428 United States House · 118th Congress

Guidance Clarity Act

HR 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act, requires federal agencies to include a specific statement on all guidance documents they issue. This statement must clearly state that the document has no legal force, does not bind the public or the agency, and is only for clarifying existing laws or policies. Agencies must display this statement prominently on the first page of such guidance, effective 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget issues implementing instructions. The bill directly affects federal agencies and the public receiving these documents, ensuring transparency about the non-binding nature of agency guidance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 30, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2024
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Dec 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-903.
lower
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
lower
Sep 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
lower
Jun 30, 2023
Introduced
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