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.

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

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate

Legislative history

S. 81·Senate·Bill·Government Operations and Politics

Sen. James Lankford(Republican-Oklahoma)·

Jan 13, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Jul 30, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Nov 3, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Nov 3, 2025

SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

Documents

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Bill text

Nov 3, 2025As reported by the Senate committee Jan 13, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Jan 13, 2025Introduced in Senate