H.R. 3898: PERMIT Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-06-11 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-06-11):
Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
This bill limits the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining navigable waters to exclude (1) waste treatment systems, (2) ephemeral features that flow only in direct response to precipitation, (3) prior converted cropland, (4) groundwater, or (5) any other features determined to be excluded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sam Graves | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-06-11 |
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] | R CA 2025-06-23 |
| David Rouzer | R NC 2025-06-23 |
| Jeff Hurd | R CO 2025-06-24 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT 2025-06-24 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN 2025-06-24 |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | R AR 2025-06-24 |
| David J. Taylor | R OH 2025-06-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3898 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3898?
H.R. 3898 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: PERMIT Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3898 are available on congress.gov.
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