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House bill · H.R. 2409 (119th Congress)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Mar 24, 2026

Sponsor: Eric Burlison (U.S. Representative, MO-7, Republican)

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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.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

7

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  • Republican5
  • Democratic2

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Full history

  1. Mar 24, 2026

    Introduced

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

    U.S. House

  2. Mar 24, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

  3. Mar 24, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

  4. Mar 24, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

  5. Mar 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.

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  1. Mar 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.

  2. Mar 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.

  3. Feb 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  4. May 21, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. May 21, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. May 21, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  7. May 21, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.

  8. May 21, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.

  9. May 21, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.

  10. Mar 27, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  11. Mar 27, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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