RED Tape Act
119-HR-6398119th CongressIntroduced Dec 3, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13](R-PA-13)Summary
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.
Subjects
Air qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory procedures
Actions (25)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 17, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
Apr 16, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
Apr 16, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
Apr 16, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)
Apr 16, 2026House 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.
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
Apr 15, 2026House 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.
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)
Apr 15, 2026House 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.
Apr 15, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Apr 9, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 3, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025Library of Congress