HR 2409

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.

Bill status

Status

Reported

Sponsor

Rep. Eric Burlison [R-MO-7]

Cosponsors

7

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced

2025-03-27

Latest action

2026-03-24: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.

Committee referrals

• Oversight and Government Reform Committee: House · Reported By · 2026-03-24
• Oversight and Government Reform Committee: House · Markup By · 2025-05-21
• Oversight and Government Reform Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-03-27

Recent actions

• 2026-03-24: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.
• 2026-03-24: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
• 2026-03-24: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-569.
• 2025-05-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
• 2025-05-21: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held