To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires agencies to place a prominent statement on covered guidance documents explaining that the guidance does not independently bind the public or the agency. OMB must issue implementation guidance.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated parties and the public benefit from clearer notice that guidance is not legally binding. Oversight advocates benefit from standardized disclosure.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies and OMB must implement the statement requirement across guidance documents.
Key Provisions
- Requires a first-page guidance clarity statement
- Applies to guidance issued under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A)
- Requires OMB implementation guidance
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires federal agency guidance documents to state clearly that they do not have the force and effect of law.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Regulatory Policy
Primary Purpose
Requires federal agency guidance documents to state clearly that they do not have the force and effect of law.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated businesses and the public
- Oversight advocates
Identified Costs
- Federal agencies issuing guidance
- OMB implementation staff
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Regulated industries relying on agency guidance
Members of the public affected by agency guidance
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "director"
- → Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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