GOOD Act
Government Transparency: Publishing Agency Guidance Online
The House of Representatives passed this bill, and it has now moved to the Senate for further review. It is currently waiting for consideration by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill passed the House and focuses on government transparency, which usually gets support from both parties in the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill requires every federal agency to put its guidance documents in one easy-to-find place on the internet. These documents include things like memos, news releases, and blog posts that explain how the agency follows the law or interprets rules.
- Agencies would have to post new documents the same day they are released. They would also have about six months to upload all their old documents that are still being used so the public can see them.
- If a policy is canceled or changed by a court, the agency must keep the old version online but clearly mark it as canceled. This helps people see how rules have changed over time and prevents confusion about which rules are still active.
- The goal is to make the government more transparent. Right now, these documents can be hard to find, which makes it difficult for regular people and small businesses to know exactly what the government expects of them.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H928-929)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H928-929)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1515.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
GOOD Act
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