Analyst Brief March 25, 2026

H.R. 6329 — Information Quality Assurance Act

Current Status

Introduced in House

Executive Summary

H.R. 6329, the "Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025”, aims to ensure federal agencies utilize the best available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information when developing regulations and informing the public. The bill mandates updates to information quality guidelines and enhances public disclosure requirements. This is in response to concerns about the quality and transparency of information used in federal rulemaking. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor

Mrs. MCCLAIN

Bill Number

H. R. 6329

Session

119th

Co-Sponsors

None
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Arguments For

  • Argument 1: Enhances the quality and reliability of federal regulations by ensuring agencies use the best available data, leading to more effective and efficient policies.
  • Argument 2: Increases transparency and public trust in government decision-making by requiring greater disclosure of the information used in rulemaking.
  • Argument 3: Promotes economic growth by ensuring regulations are based on sound economic analysis and do not impose unnecessary burdens on businesses.
  • Argument 4: Provides a political win by addressing concerns about 'regulatory overreach' and 'government red tape'.

Likely Supporters

U.S. Chamber of CommerceNational Association of ManufacturersConservative think tanks focused on regulatory reform

Arguments Against

  • Argument 1: Increased compliance costs for federal agencies due to the need to update guidelines and enhance public disclosure.
  • Argument 2: Potential for delays in rulemaking as agencies grapple with new requirements and increased scrutiny of their data.
  • Argument 3: Risk of litigation from groups challenging the quality or transparency of information used in federal regulations.
  • Argument 4: Opponents may argue the bill is unnecessary and duplicates existing requirements for information quality.

Likely Opponents

Environmental advocacy groupsConsumer protection organizationsLabor unions

📋 Key Provisions

  • Requires federal agencies to rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence.
  • Mandates the Director to update guidelines issued under the Information Quality Act within one year of enactment.
  • Directs agencies to update their information quality guidelines to ensure influential information is fit-for-purpose.
  • Enhances public disclosure requirements for information used in rulemaking and guidance.
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The bill requires the Director to update guidelines within one year.

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"Not later than 1 year after the"

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The bill cites the 'Information Quality Act'.

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"update the guidelines issued under the"

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The bill references section 515 of the Treasury.

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"means section 515 of the"

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The bill defines 'influential information'.

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"The term 'influential information or evi-"

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The bill states no additional funds are authorized.

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"NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS.—No additional funds"