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Bill would require agencies to post all guidance documents online

Passed one chamberH.R. 1515Latest action

Sponsor: James Comer · Representative · KY

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Official title: GOOD Act

119th Congress

Topics: Government & democracy

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The GOOD Act would require federal agencies to post all guidance documents in one searchable online location.

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What does this do?

The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish guidance documents, such as memos, notices, and policy statements, on a central searchable website chosen by the Office of Management and Budget. New guidance must be posted when issued, and existing guidance must be posted within 180 days of the law passing, with each agency linking to the site from its own webpage.

Who does it affect?

Federal agencies must comply with these publishing requirements. Businesses, lawyers, advocacy groups, and citizens seeking to understand agency interpretations of laws are also affected.

Why does it matter?

The requirement changes how agencies must handle and disclose internal guidance, though failing to comply does not invalidate the documents or affect Congress's existing review authority. The will report to Congress five years after enactment on agency compliance.

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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Mar 4, 2025.

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  1. IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Mar 4, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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