Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

# Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 — Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require federal agencies to include a clear disclaimer on the first page of all guidance documents stating that the guidance is not legally binding and only explains existing laws or agency policies. Essentially, it would make agencies explicitly tell the public when they're offering guidance versus issuing actual rules or requirements. **Who it affects:** This applies to all federal agencies (like the EPA, IRS, or FDA) and the public they serve. Citizens and businesses would see these disclaimers whenever they read government guidance on regulations or procedures.

The bill is intended to prevent confusion about what is a hard legal requirement versus what is just clarification. **Current status:** The bill (S. 81) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.