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S. 533 (117th)

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 March 2021

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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that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn.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.

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Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 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.

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