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US S791

US S791
GOOD Act Guidance Out Of Darkness Act


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Introduced
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act or the GOOD Act, aims to increase access to agency guidance documents. The key provisions are: 1. The bill defines "guidance document" broadly to include various agency statements that do not have the force of law, such as memos, notices, and letters. 2. The bill requires agencies to publish all current guidance documents on a single website designated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director within 180 days of the bill's enactment. 3. Agencies must also publish new guidance documents on the same website as they are issued. 4. The bill includes an exception for guidance documents or information that are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. 5. The bill also requires agencies to maintain and indicate the status of any rescinded guidance documents on the centralized website. The overall purpose of the bill is to improve transparency and accessibility of agency guidance documents for the public.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/14/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/791/all-info 03/15/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s791/BILLS-118s791is.pdf 03/31/2023
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