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119th Congress
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SENATES. 252· 119th Congress

Bill Requiring Federal Agencies to Publish and Organize Guidance Documents Online

GOOD Act

Sponsor
Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Introduced
Jan 24, 2025
Last Action
Sep 14, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jan 24, 2025
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In Committee
Jan 24, 2025
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Passed Committee
Aug 6, 2026
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Passed Committee
Sep 14, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: May 23, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • Agencies must publish guidance documents online on the dates they are issued
  • Agencies must consolidate all current guidance documents in a single online location on a designated website
  • Agencies must display a hyperlink on their website directing users to the guidance documents
  • Agencies must indicate on the website which guidance documents have been rescinded
  • Guidance documents must be categorized and divided into subcategories
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The official summary does not specify effects on agency operations, compliance timelines, or enforcement mechanisms
  • No documented benefits to citizens, businesses, or government efficiency are described in the official summary
  • No documented costs or burdens are detailed in the official summary
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • September 14, 2026: Senate committee reported the bill with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; placed on Senate Legislative Calendar
  • August 6, 2026: Senate committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
  • January 24, 2025: Bill introduced in Senate and referred to committee
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Aug 6, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Jan 24, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Jan 24, 2025 — Introduced in Senate