Senate bill · S. 81 (119th Congress)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

U.S. Senate

Latest action Nov 3, 2025

Sponsor: James Lankford (U.S. Senator for Oklahoma, 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.

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In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · U.S. Senate.

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H.R. 2409Guidance Clarity Act of 2025Identical bill, related bill

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Full history

Nov 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee 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
Reported out of committee
Committee 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
Reported out of committee
Committee 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
Introduced
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
U.S. Senate
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
U.S. Senate

Show full history (7 earlier events)

Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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