RED Tape Act
USA119th CongressHR-6398| House
| Updated: 4/17/2026
John Joyce
Republican Representative
Pennsylvania
Environment Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation, officially named the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (RED Tape Act), proposes significant amendments to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act. The core intent is to narrow the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) mandated review and comment responsibilities concerning various federal activities. Under the proposed changes, the EPA would no longer be required to review and provide written comments on newly authorized federal construction projects or other major federal agency actions subject to the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, the bill removes the EPA's obligation to review and comment on proposed regulations published by any federal department or agency. These amendments are designed to reduce perceived regulatory burdens and streamline federal government operations.
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Latest Companion Bill Action
S 119-148Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)
Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6398, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental Protection
Air qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures
RED Tape Act
USA119th CongressHR-6398| House
| Updated: 4/17/2026
This legislation, officially named the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (RED Tape Act), proposes significant amendments to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act. The core intent is to narrow the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) mandated review and comment responsibilities concerning various federal activities. Under the proposed changes, the EPA would no longer be required to review and provide written comments on newly authorized federal construction projects or other major federal agency actions subject to the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, the bill removes the EPA's obligation to review and comment on proposed regulations published by any federal department or agency. These amendments are designed to reduce perceived regulatory burdens and streamline federal government operations.
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Timeline
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 119-148Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)
Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6398, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
John Joyce
Republican Representative
Pennsylvania
Environment Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Air qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures