H.R.1515

Guidance Out Of Darkness Act GOOD Act

Chamber Passed·3/4/25

Guidance Out Of Darkness Act mandates federal agencies to publish guidance documents online.

The Guidance Out Of Darkness Act, also known as the GOOD Act, requires federal agencies to publish guidance documents on the internet. These documents, which include various forms of communication such as memorandums, notices, and bulletins, must be accessible in a single location designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Agencies must also provide hyperlinks to these documents on their own websites. The Act mandates that rescinded guidance documents be maintained online and clearly marked as rescinded.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 4, 2025
Current
Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Aug 6

8:30 AM

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 3, 2025

House

Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 3, 2025

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H928-930)