To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.
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. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this requirement.
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that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn.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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5689-5691)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1508.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5690)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
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