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SAFE Guidance Act

On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 4460 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
On calendar
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Sep 8, 2025

What it does

The SAFE Guidance Act would require certain federal financial agencies to include a clear statement on any guidance they issue, stating that such guidance does not have the force of law, does not create binding obligations, and that noncompliance does not automatically constitute a legal violation. This requirement applies to guidance issued by agencies such as the Federal Reserve, SEC, CFPB, FDIC, and others listed in the bill. The statement must be displayed prominently on the first page of the guidance document. The bill aims to increase transparency about the non-binding nature of agency guidance. It does not change the agencies’ authority to issue guidance but mandates a disclaimer to…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 16, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    On calendar · Sep 8, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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