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119th Congress · H.R. 6398 · Final

Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act

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.

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RED Tape Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 202 (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania:H.R. 6398.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H5027]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] · [R-PA-13] · J000302
    Rep-PA-13 current · 4 terms · @RepJohnJoyce · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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J000302
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current
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John Joyce
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John
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Joyce
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1957-02-08
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Current term (4 total)

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rep
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PA
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13
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3813
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2102 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-2431
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (4)

  • Environment (house) · house · rank 6
  • Health (house) · house · rank 7
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 10 · site
  • Oversight and Investigations (house) · house · Chair · rank 1

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District offices (6)

  • 5414 6th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602-1203 · 814-656-6081 · 40.4756,-78.42257
  • 100 Lincoln Way E, Suite B, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-2291 · 717-753-6344 · 39.93775,-77.66387
  • 1021 Ferndale Ave., Johnstown, PA, 15905 · 814-485-6020 · By appointment only · 40.283837,-78.9162531
  • 3 West Monument Square, Suite 201B, Lewistown, PA, 17044 · 717-357-6320 · By appointment only · 40.5976297,-77.57515190000001
  • 282 West King St., Abbottstown, PA, 17301 · 717-357-6320 · By appointment only · 39.8849964,-76.9892151
  • 300 W. High Street, Ebensburg, PA, 15931 · 814-485-6020 · By appointment only · 40.484922,-78.7273503

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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JOYCE, JOHN
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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PA
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13
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2018-03-22
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2024-11-12
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2024-11-12
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$2,418,118.73
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$1,258,261.64
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$3,759,995.18
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (2)

  • Environment and Public Works Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-04-17T14:29:56ZReferred To
  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-04-16T16:27:20ZUnknown
    2026-04-16T16:27:19ZUnknown
    2026-04-15T19:37:26ZUnknown
    2026-04-09T15:54:52ZReported By
    2026-01-21T22:30:30ZMarkup By
    2025-12-03T15:03:30ZReferred To
    ↳ Environment Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (25)

  • 2026-04-17IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 2026-04-16 12:33:28FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-04-16 12:33:26FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
    VoteHouse roll 118 — source
  • 2026-04-16 12:33:26Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
    VoteHouse roll 118 — source
  • 2026-04-16 12:27:20FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
    VoteHouse roll 117 — source
  • 2026-04-16 12:21:11FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)
  • 2026-04-15 15:37:45FloorH8D000via 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.
  • 2026-04-15 15:37:38FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-04-15 15:37:26FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)
  • 2026-04-15 15:36:46FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-04-15 15:05:03FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
  • 2026-04-15 15:04:04FloorH8D000via 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.
  • 2026-04-15 15:03:59FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)
  • 2026-04-15 09:14:22FloorH1L210via 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.
  • 2026-04-09CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
  • 2026-04-09CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
  • 2026-04-09Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
  • 2026-01-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
  • 2026-01-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-12-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
  • 2025-12-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-12-03Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • 2025-12-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-12-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-12-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:14:34Z
    RED Tape Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-04-21T06:23:27Z
    Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-04-21T06:23:27Z
    RED Tape Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-04-17T03:53:23Z
    To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-04-17T03:53:23Z
    RED Tape Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-04-17T03:53:23Z
    Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-04-10T03:38:21Z
    RED Tape Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-04-10T03:38:21Z
    Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-12-06T04:23:19Z
    RED Tape Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-12-06T04:23:19Z
    Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-12-06T04:18:19Z
    To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.

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Policy area

Environmental Protection

Summaries

00 · 2025-12-03 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 1174 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
    Latest: 2026-04-15 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-596

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