H.R. 2409 · Where this bill is now
Waiting for a House vote
Approved by committee Mar 24, 2026; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFederal agencies must clarify guidance isn't law
This bill requires federal agencies to put a clear statement on the first page of any guidance document they create. The statement would tell readers that the guidance doesn't have the force of law and is only meant to explain what existing legal requirements or agency policies actually mean.
How it affects you
If you follow federal agency guidance—whether you're a business owner, individual, or organization—you'll now see an explicit reminder that you're reading an explanation of the rules, not the rules themselves. This affects anyone who relies on agency guidance to understand what they need to do to comply with federal law.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Mar 24, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2409
A BILL
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-7) · Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 24, 2026: “Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.”