House bill · H.R. 2409 (119th Congress)
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
7
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- Democratic2
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Full history
- Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
U.S. House
- Mar 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
- Mar 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
- Mar 24, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
- 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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- Mar 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
- Mar 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
- Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- May 21, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 21, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 21, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
- May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
- May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
- Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- 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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