S.81

Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

Introduced·1/13/25

Federal SB81 mandates a clarity statement on agency guidance documents to inform the public that the contents do not have the force of law.

Federal SB81, the Guidance Clarity Act of 2025, requires each federal agency to include a guidance clarity statement on any guidance issued 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget issues related guidance. The statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the document and inform the public that the guidance does not have the force and effect of law, does not bind the public or the agency, and is intended only to clarify existing legal requirements or agency policies.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 30, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing

History

Nov 3, 2025

Senate

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

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

Jul 30, 2025

Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.