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This bill requires federal agencies to include a "guidance clarity statement" on certain types of agency guidance documents, which will clearly explain that the document does not have the force of law and is merely meant to provide clarity about existing legal requirements or agency policies. Specifically, the bill mandates that this statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the guidance document and use precise language stating that the contents do not legally bind the public or the agency. Each agency covered under section 551 of title 5, United States Code, will need to include this statement on guidance documents issued under section 553(b)(4)(A) starting 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues implementation guidance, which must occur within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The bill, known as the "Guidance Clarity Act", aims to increase transparency by ensuring that the public understands the non-binding nature of agency guidance documents and does not mistake them for legally enforceable rules.

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