H.R. 6398: RED Tape 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 | 2025-12-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-12-03):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6398 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6398?
H.R. 6398 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: RED Tape Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6398 are available on congress.gov.
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