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Introduced
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
In Committee
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Establishes requirements concerning the posting of agency guidance documents. Specifically, an agency must (1) publish guidance documents online on the dates they are issued, (2) publish all of its guidance documents that are in effect in a single location on a designated website, (3) display a hyperlink on its website that provides access to the guidance documents on such website, and (4) indicate on such website if a guidance document has been rescinded. The documents must be categorized as guidance documents and further divided into subcategories.
AI Summary
This bill, the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act or GOOD Act, establishes requirements for federal agencies to publish their guidance documents online. Specifically, agencies must publish all of their current guidance documents in a single location on a website designated by the Office of Management and Budget Director. The guidance documents must be categorized and divided into subcategories, and agencies must display a prominent hyperlink on their own websites to access the centralized guidance documents. The bill also requires agencies to maintain and indicate the status of any rescinded guidance documents. Certain documents or information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act are excluded from these requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 06/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7396/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7396/BILLS-116hr7396ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7396/BILLS-116hr7396ih.pdf.pdf |
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