GOOD Act

# GOOD Act Summary **What It Does:** The Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act would require federal agencies to make their guidance documents more accessible to the public. Specifically, it would mandate that agencies publish guidance documents online when they're issued, maintain a centralized location where all current guidance documents can be found, clearly label which documents are guidance versus other types of rules, and track which guidance documents have been rescinded (cancelled). The bill aims to make it easier for the public to find and understand what federal agencies actually require or recommend. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects federal agencies and the public they serve. Businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who must comply with or understand federal regulations would benefit from having guidance documents more easily accessible in one organized place.

Federal agencies would need to invest time and resources into organizing and maintaining these centralized databases of guidance documents. **Current Status:** The bill (S. 252) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill addresses administrative transparency, a topic that generally receives bipartisan interest, though its specific provisions may be subject to debate.