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H.R. 2409119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Mar 24, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 2409 would require agencies to label guidance documents clearly as non-binding, unlike formal regulations.
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HR 2409, the Guidance Clarity Act of 2025, requires federal agencies to place a statement on the first page of guidance documents saying they are not legally binding. OMB must issue instructions within 90 days, and agencies must comply within 30 days after that.
Federal agencies issuing guidance, plus businesses, organizations, and individuals who read documents like IRS notices, EPA advisories, or Department of Labor explanations.
The requirement aims to prevent confusion between informal agency guidance and formally binding rules, without changing agency powers or existing laws.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490.