Federal agencies issue guidance documents all the time to explain how they interpret laws and regulations — but those documents can sometimes feel like they carry the force of law, even when they don't. This bill would require every federal agency to put a clear disclaimer on the first page of any guidance it issues, stating that the document doesn't have the force of law and isn't binding on the public or the agency. The Office of Management and Budget would have 90 days to issue rules for implementing the requirement.
Congressional Summary
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025This 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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Reported to House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-24
- Date Added
- 2026-04-09