United StatesSenate Bill 252S 252
GOOD Act
Government Operations and Politics
6 pages
- senate
- house
- president
Last progress January 24, 2025 (10 months ago)
Introduced on January 24, 2025 by Ron Johnson
Sponsors (16)
Last progress January 24, 2025 (10 months ago)
Introduced on January 24, 2025 by Ron Johnson
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
This bill makes it easier for people to find federal agency “guidance documents” (plain‑English instructions, FAQs, memos, and similar materials). It requires agencies to post new guidance online the same day it’s issued, and to put all current guidance in one central, easy‑to‑reach website chosen by the Office of Management and Budget. Each agency must clearly link to that central site from its own website and organize its guidance so it’s easy to browse. If a guidance document is canceled, the old version must stay online and be clearly marked as rescinded, including the date and, if a court ordered it, the case number. Guidance that’s confidential under the Freedom of Information Act does not have to be posted.
Key timing and details:
| Who is affected | What changes | When |
|---|---|---|
| Federal agencies | Must post all guidance online in one central place and link to it from their own sites; organize and label guidance; keep rescinded items marked and available | New items on issue date; existing items within 180 days; central site set within 90 days |
| General public | Easier, one‑stop access to all current and past guidance documents | As agencies comply with the deadlines above |