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IH
Introduced in House
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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House
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Short Titles as Passed House
HR
2023-05-11T15:46:24Z
2023-05-11T15:46:24Z
3.0.0
2022-11-17
Mr. Carter (LA) asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn. Agreed to without objection.
CRS
Identical bill
House
Related bill
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
S
2022-04-27
Senate
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Calendars
2021-10-21
Senate
Received in the Senate.
IntroReferral
H38310
2021-10-20
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2021-10-20
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5690)
Floor
8000
2021-10-20
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5690)
Floor
H8D000
2021-10-20
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1508.
Floor
H30000
2021-10-20
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5689-5691)
Floor
H30300
2021-10-20
2
House floor actions
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-07-20
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-07-20
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-02
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-03-02
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-03-02
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
L000569
3
Blaine
Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
N
Luetkemeyer
R
MO
G000592
2
Jared
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Golden
F.
D
2021-03-02
ME
D000626
8
Warren
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Davidson
R
2021-10-19
OH
S000250
17
PETE
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
SESSIONS
R
2021-10-19
TX
Administrative law and regulatory procedures Government information and archives
2021-03-02
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Guidance Clarity Act of 2021</b><br> <br> 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. Excluded from this requirement is guidance directed to the issuing agency or other agency that is not intended to have a substantial effect on the behavior of regulated parties, as well as internal executive branch legal advice or opinions addressed to executive branch officials.</p>
2021-04-20T20:10:28Z
00
2021-10-20
Passed House
 <p><b>Guidance Clarity Act of 2021</b><br> <br> 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. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this requirement.</p>
2021-11-12T16:59:30Z
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IH
Introduced in House
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
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House
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
H
House
Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
Short Titles as Passed House
2022-04-27
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.