H.R. 4428 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Guidance Clarity Act

Out of committee Introduced Jun 30, 2023 Latest action Dec 18, 2024

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What it does

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, Jun 30, 2023 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

Latest action

Dec 18, 2024 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 738.