US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 6398In Second Chamber

RED Tape Act

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Overview

This bill, the RED Tape Act, aims to streamline the environmental review process for federal projects. Specifically, it modifies the Clean Air Act to remove the EPA’s requirement to review and comment on new federal construction projects and other major federal agency actions that are already subject to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. The changes reduce the amount of duplication in environmental reviews across different federal agencies. This is intended to reduce bureaucratic burdens and potentially speed up the approval process for these projects.

Key provisions

Removes the EPA’s review requirement for new federal construction projects.
Eliminates the EPA’s review requirement for other major federal agency actions.
Specifically targets projects subject to NEPA review.
Modifies the Clean Air Act to reflect these changes.
Reduces duplication in environmental review processes.
Focuses on projects and regulations reviewed by the Federal Government.

Who is affected

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Construction Projects
Federal Agencies
Department of the Interior
Department of Transportation

Notable changes

Changes the language in the Clean Air Act regarding EPA review.
Reduces the scope of projects subject to EPA review.
Aligns with existing NEPA review processes.

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Legislative history

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Apr 15, 2026House

Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)

Apr 15, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Apr 15, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.

Apr 15, 2026House

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.

Apr 15, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)

Apr 15, 2026House

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.

Apr 16, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 16, 2026House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).

Apr 16, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).

Apr 16, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).

Apr 16, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)

Apr 17, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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RED Tape Act

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