Guidance Out Of Darkness Act GOOD Act
To increase access to agency guidance documents.
The GOOD Act, or Guidance Out Of Darkness Act, aims to make important government documents easier to find and understand. These documents, known as agency guidance, help people navigate rules and regulations. The bill proposes to improve access to these documents, ensuring they are more transparent and available to the public.
If passed, this bill would affect anyone who interacts with government agencies, including businesses, non-profits, and everyday citizens. Better access to guidance documents can help people comply with regulations more easily, potentially saving time and resources.
As of March 4, 2025, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. On March 3, 2025, the House considered and passed the bill by voice vote. The bill has now been sent to the Senate and was received and read, then referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
