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GOOD Act
3/7/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1515
Bill 119 HR 1515, also known as the "Guidance Out of Darkness Act," aims to increase access to agency guidance documents. These documents provide important information and instructions on how to comply with federal regulations. The bill requires federal agencies to make these guidance documents easily accessible to the public on their websites.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that these guidance documents are clear, concise, and easy to understand. It requires agencies to periodically review and update their guidance documents to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the use of guidance documents by federal agencies. It requires agencies to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment before issuing significant guidance documents. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1515 aims to improve the accessibility and quality of agency guidance documents, making it easier for individuals and businesses to understand and comply with federal regulations.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that these guidance documents are clear, concise, and easy to understand. It requires agencies to periodically review and update their guidance documents to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the use of guidance documents by federal agencies. It requires agencies to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment before issuing significant guidance documents. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1515 aims to improve the accessibility and quality of agency guidance documents, making it easier for individuals and businesses to understand and comply with federal regulations.
Congressional Summary of HR 1515
Guidance Out Of Darkness Act or the GOOD Act
This bill establishes requirements concerning the posting of agency guidance documents. Specifically, an agency must publish guidance documents online on the dates they are issued, publish all of its guidance documents that are in effect in a single location on a designated website, display a hyperlink on its website that provides access to the guidance documents on such website, and indicate on such website if a guidance document has been rescinded.
The documents must be categorized as guidance documents and further divided into subcategories.
No later than five years after the enactment of this bill, the Government Accountability Office must report on agency compliance with these requirements.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1515
Bill HR 1515 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 4, 2025. Bill HR 1515 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1515's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1515
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1515
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1515
To increase access to agency guidance documents.
To increase access to agency guidance documents.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1515
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