Clarity Act: Agencies Must Label Non-Binding Guidance Clearly.
This new law mandates that federal agencies must place a clear disclaimer on their guidance documents and informational materials. This statement must explicitly confirm that the document's content is not legally binding law and does not impose new requirements on the public or the agency itself. The goal is to ensure citizens understand when they are reading mandatory rules versus simple explanations of existing policies.
Key points
Federal agencies must prominently display a statement on the first page of guidance documents confirming they lack the force of law.
Citizens gain certainty that agency guidance is merely an explanation, not a new, mandatory legal requirement.
The law enhances government transparency, protecting the public from mistaking advice for binding commands.
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