Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 6398 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA) (Introduced 12/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.58 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/17/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Roll Call Votes | 2 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (12/03/2025)
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act
This bill removes the requirement under the Clean Air Act that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review and comment on newly authorized federal construction projects and other major federal agency actions that already require review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and proposed federal regulations.
119 HR 6398 EH: Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6398
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act.
2.Policy reviewSection 309 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7609) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)— (A)by striking and comment in writing and inserting , and comment in writing,; (B)by striking Administrator, and inserting Administrator; (C)by striking (1); and (D)by striking , (2) newly authorized Federal projects for construction and any major Federal agency action (other than a project for construction) to which section 102(2)(C) of Public Law 91–190 applies, and (3) proposed regulations published by any department or agency of the Federal Government; and (2)in subsection (b), by striking , action, or regulation. Passed the House of Representatives April 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
91 HR 6398 IH: Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6398IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act.2.Policy reviewSection 309 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7609) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)by striking and comment in writing and inserting , and comment in writing,;(B)by striking Administrator, and inserting Administrator;(C)by striking (1); and(D)by striking , (2) newly authorized Federal projects for construction and any major Federal agency action (other than a project for construction) to which section 102(2)(C) of Public Law 91–190 applies, and (3) proposed regulations published by any department or agency of the Federal Government; and(2)in subsection (b), by striking , action, or regulation.
91 HR 6398 : Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6398IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 17 (legislative day, April 14), 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act.2.Policy reviewSection 309 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7609) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)by striking and comment in writing and inserting , and comment in writing,;(B)by striking Administrator, and inserting Administrator;(C)by striking (1); and(D)by striking , (2) newly authorized Federal projects for construction and any major Federal agency action (other than a project for construction) to which section 102(2)(C) of Public Law 91–190 applies, and (3) proposed regulations published by any department or agency of the Federal Government; and(2)in subsection (b), by striking , action, or regulation.Passed the House of Representatives April 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
91 HR 6398 RH: Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 516119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6398[Report No. 119–596]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceApril 9, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act.2.Policy reviewSection 309 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7609) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)by striking and comment in writing and inserting , and comment in writing,;(B)by striking Administrator, and inserting Administrator;(C)by striking (1); and(D)by striking , (2) newly authorized Federal projects for construction and any major Federal agency action (other than a project for construction) to which section 102(2)(C) of Public Law 91–190 applies, and (3) proposed regulations published by any department or agency of the Federal Government; and(2)in subsection (b), by striking , action, or regulation.April 9, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 12/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 12/03/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. |
| 12/10/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 12/10/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10. |
| 01/21/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/21/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22. |
| 04/09/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596. |
| 04/09/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596. |
| 04/09/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909) |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913) |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 04/16/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939) |
| 04/16/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117). |
| 04/16/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118). |
| 04/16/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118). |
| 04/16/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/17/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | RED Tape Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | RED Tape Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation. |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | RED Tape Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | RED Tape Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | RED Tape Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 04/17/2026 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/16/2026 Unknown |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/16/2026 Unknown |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/15/2026 Unknown |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/09/2026 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 01/21/2026 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 12/03/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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