S.533: Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

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About This Bill

Introduced March 2, 2021
Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2022
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Bill Sponsor

James Lankford (R-Okla.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - Sept. 14, 2022
Reported to Senate - April 27, 2022
Introduced in Senate - March 2, 2021

Bill Summary

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 This bill requires federal agencies to state on the first page of guidance documents that such guidance (1) does not have the force and effect of law, and (2) is intended only to provide clarity to the public about existing legal requirements or agency policies.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 17, 2022	Mr. Carter (LA) asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill S. 533 be vacated, to the end that the motion be considered as withdrawn. Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 14, 2022	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov. 14, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 533.
Nov. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 14, 2022	Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8480-8481; text: CR H8480)
Sept. 15, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 15, 2022	Held at the desk.
Sept. 15, 2022	Received in the House.
Sept. 14, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 14, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4624)
April 27, 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
April 27, 2022	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-95.
July 14, 2021	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
March 2, 2021	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 2, 2021	Introduced in the Senate by James Lankford (R-Okla.)

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