Increased Access to Government Information: The GOOD Act
This act aims to increase the transparency of government agencies by making it easier for citizens to access documents containing guidelines and interpretations of regulations. This will allow everyone to more easily check how agencies understand and apply the law, which can lead to a better understanding of their rights and obligations in various areas of life.
Key points
All new government agency guidance will be published online in a single location, making it easier to find.
Agencies will be required to publish existing guidance within 180 days of the act's enactment, increasing access to already effective information.
Rescinded guidance documents will remain available online, with information about their status and rescission date, providing a complete history of changes.
Status:
Introduced
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