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Guidance Out Of Darkness Act or the GOOD Act This bill establishes requirements concerning the posting of agency guidance documents. Specifically, an agency must publish guidance documents online on the dates they are issued, publish all of its guidance documents that are in effect in a single location on a designated website, display a hyperlink on its website that provides access to the guidance documents on such website, and indicate on such website if a guidance document has been rescinded. The documents must be categorized as guidance documents and further divided into subcategories.
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2026 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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S. 252 - Guidance Out of Darkness Act H.R. 1515 - Guidance Out of Darkness Act Correspondence with United States Senate urging passage of the legislation, which would require federal administrative agencies to publish their guidance documents online; research relating thereto.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S.128 - SAVE Act H.R. 77/S.164 - HSGAC, Midnight Rules Relief Act H.R. 1515/S.252 - Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act S.1735 - Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act S. 4787 - FEAT Act S.114 - CLEAR Act S. 4787, the Free to Exit Administrative Tribunals Act
Client expense: $76,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Government Issues
APA/Guidance Documents; H.R. 1515; S.252; FTC
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R.643 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Troy Downing, R-MT-2) H.R.654 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.731 - To exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Darrell Issa, R-CA-48) H.R.732 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. (Sara Jacobs, D-CA-51) H.R.736 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.743 - To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes. (Joe Neguse, D-CO-2) H.R.744 - To amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects. (Neguse) H.R.753 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. (Judy Chu, D-CA-28) H.R.807 - To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.827 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Frederica Wilson, D-FL-24) H.R.834 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. (David Rouzer, R-NC-7) H.R.836 - Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 (David Valadao, R-CA-22) H.R.900 - To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. (Darren Soto, D-FL-9) H.R.948 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures. (Kevin Kiley, R-CA-3) H.R.956 - To amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes. (Dan Newhouse, R-WA-4) S.245 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a working group on cyber insurance, to require dissemination of informative resources for issuers and customers of cyber insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.252 - A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents. (Ron Johnson, R-WI) S.258 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. (Roger Wicker, R-MS)
Client expense: $97,407 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R.643 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Troy Downing, R-MT-2) H.R.654 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.731 - To exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Darrell Issa, R-CA-48) H.R.732 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. (Sara Jacobs, D-CA-51) H.R.736 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.743 - To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes. (Joe Neguse, D-CO-2) H.R.744 - To amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects. (Neguse) H.R.753 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. (Judy Chu, D-CA-28) H.R.807 - To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.827 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Frederica Wilson, D-FL-24) H.R.834 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. (David Rouzer, R-NC-7) H.R.836 - Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 (David Valadao, R-CA-22) H.R.900 - To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. (Darren Soto, D-FL-9) H.R.948 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures. (Kevin Kiley, R-CA-3) H.R.956 - To amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes. (Dan Newhouse, R-WA-4) S.245 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a working group on cyber insurance, to require dissemination of informative resources for issuers and customers of cyber insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.252 - A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents. (Ron Johnson, R-WI) S.258 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. (Roger Wicker, R-MS)
Client expense: $12,851 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R.643 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Troy Downing, R-MT-2) H.R.654 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.731 - To exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Darrell Issa, R-CA-48) H.R.732 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. (Sara Jacobs, D-CA-51) H.R.736 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.743 - To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes. (Joe Neguse, D-CO-2) H.R.744 - To amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects. (Neguse) H.R.753 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. (Judy Chu, D-CA-28) H.R.807 - To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.827 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Frederica Wilson, D-FL-24) H.R.834 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. (David Rouzer, R-NC-7) H.R.836 - Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 (David Valadao, R-CA-22) H.R.900 - To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. (Darren Soto, D-FL-9) H.R.948 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures. (Kevin Kiley, R-CA-3) H.R.956 - To amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes. (Dan Newhouse, R-WA-4) S.245 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a working group on cyber insurance, to require dissemination of informative resources for issuers and customers of cyber insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.252 - A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents. (Ron Johnson, R-WI) S.258 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. (Roger Wicker, R-MS)
2025 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Opposed OSC nominee Supported Congressional Stock Trading Ban Opposed Energys FOIA still interested policy Supported the Fast Action for Lawful Compliance with Oversight Needs (FALCON) Act Supported more IG resources Supported Protecting Our Democracy Act (PODA) Supported Congress protecting data but detecting improper payments and spending Supported certain provisions in the GOOD Act (S. 252)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R.643 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Troy Downing, R-MT-2) H.R.654 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.731 - To exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Darrell Issa, R-CA-48) H.R.732 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. (Sara Jacobs, D-CA-51) H.R.736 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.743 - To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes. (Joe Neguse, D-CO-2) H.R.744 - To amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects. (Neguse) H.R.753 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. (Judy Chu, D-CA-28) H.R.807 - To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.827 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Frederica Wilson, D-FL-24) H.R.834 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. (David Rouzer, R-NC-7) H.R.836 - Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 (David Valadao, R-CA-22) H.R.900 - To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. (Darren Soto, D-FL-9) H.R.948 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures. (Kevin Kiley, R-CA-3) H.R.956 - To amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes. (Dan Newhouse, R-WA-4) S.245 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a working group on cyber insurance, to require dissemination of informative resources for issuers and customers of cyber insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.252 - A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents. (Ron Johnson, R-WI) S.258 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. (Roger Wicker, R-MS)
2025 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R.643 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Troy Downing, R-MT-2) H.R.654 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.731 - To exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Darrell Issa, R-CA-48) H.R.732 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. (Sara Jacobs, D-CA-51) H.R.736 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.743 - To reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes. (Joe Neguse, D-CO-2) H.R.744 - To amend section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to close disaster recovery projects by authorizing the use of excess funds for management costs for other disaster recovery projects. (Neguse) H.R.753 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. (Judy Chu, D-CA-28) H.R.807 - To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3) H.R.827 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Frederica Wilson, D-FL-24) H.R.834 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. (David Rouzer, R-NC-7) H.R.836 - Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025 (David Valadao, R-CA-22) H.R.900 - To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. (Darren Soto, D-FL-9) H.R.948 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures. (Kevin Kiley, R-CA-3) H.R.956 - To amend the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purposes. (Dan Newhouse, R-WA-4) S.245 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a working group on cyber insurance, to require dissemination of informative resources for issuers and customers of cyber insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.252 - A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents. (Ron Johnson, R-WI) S.258 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. (Roger Wicker, R-MS)
2025 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health H. J. Res. 18, Providing for congressional disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI) H.R. 142, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act S. 623/H.R. 1415, No IRIS Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 77: MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 142: REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY (REINS) ACT OF 2025; ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1515: GUIDANCE OUT OF DARKNESS (GOOD) ACT; ALL PROVISIONS S. 164: MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT OF 2025; ALL PROVISIONS S. 252: GUIDANCE OUT OF DARKNESS (GOOD) ACT; ALL PROVISIONS STATEMENT ON POLICY CHANGE BY HHS THAT REQUIRED THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT PROCEDURES ON A WIDE RANGE OF POLICY ACTION
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
| Republican |
| ID |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Mike Lee | Republican | UT |
| Rick Scott | Republican | FL |
| Roger Marshall | Republican | KS |
| Ted Budd | Republican | NC |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
| Tim Sheehy | Republican | MT |
Client expense: $87,675 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,138 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $86,159 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE