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This bill requires federal agencies to include a "guidance clarity statement" on certain types of agency guidance documents. Specifically, the bill mandates that agencies add a prominent statement on the first page of any guidance document explaining that the contents do not have the force of law and are intended only to provide clarity about existing legal requirements or agency policies. The requirement will take effect 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues implementation guidance, which must be done within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The goal appears to be increasing transparency by helping the public understand that guidance documents are explanatory and do not create new legal obligations, but rather interpret existing laws and policies. This addresses potential confusion about the legal status of agency guidance, which can sometimes be mistaken for binding regulations. The bill applies to agencies as defined in Title 5, Section 551 of the United States Code, which covers a broad range of federal administrative bodies.

Military Affairs and Security

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