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119th Congress · H.R. 3898 · Final

Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act

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.

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SubjectsFarmlandMarine pollutionNavigation, waterways, harborsSeashores and lakeshoresSolid waste and recyclingWater quality
Sponsor
Mike A. Collins Jr., R-GA-10
2 terms · @RepMikeCollins
2351 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1010 · 202-225-4101
Cosponsors (8)
  • Sam B. Graves, R-MO-6Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jun 11, 2025 · 13 terms · @RepSamGraves
  • Doug LaMalfa, R-CA-1
    Co-sponsored Jun 23, 2025 · 7 terms
  • David Rouzer, R-NC-7
    Co-sponsored Jun 23, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepDavidRouzer
  • Jeff S. Hurd, R-CO-3
    Co-sponsored Jun 24, 2025 · 1 term · @RepJeffHurd
  • Clarence Owens, R-UT-4
    Co-sponsored Jun 24, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBurgessOwens
  • Pete Stauber, R-MN-8
    Co-sponsored Jun 24, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber
  • Eric A. Crawford, R-AR-1
    Co-sponsored Jun 24, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepRickCrawford
  • David J. Taylor, R-OH-2
    Co-sponsored Jun 25, 2025 · 1 term · @RepDaveTaylor
Committees (2)
  • Environment and Public Works Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Dec 15, 2025
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    House Standing · Activity Dec 11, 2025
Actions (36)
  1. Dec 15, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330).
  4. Dec 11, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330).
  5. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 329).
  6. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  7. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Ms. McDonald Rivet moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H5793)
  8. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5793-5794)
  9. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on HR 3898.
  10. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 3898 would be postponed.
  11. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  12. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  13. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3898.
  14. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 8.
  15. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 7.
  16. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 6.
  17. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 4.
  18. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 3.
  19. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 2.
  20. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bean (FL) amendment No. 1.
  21. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3898.
  22. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Addison P. McDowell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  23. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.
  24. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  25. Dec 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5768-5787; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5775-5779)
  26. Dec 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  27. Jul 2, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145.
  28. Jul 2, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180.
  29. Jul 2, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180.
  30. Jun 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 30.
  31. Jun 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  32. Jun 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
  33. Jun 13, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  34. Jun 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  35. Jun 11, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  36. Jun 11, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act

IntroducedJun 11, 2025
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COLLINS:H.R. 3898.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 grants the legislative power toCongress, and jursidiction over waters of the United States.[Page H2655]
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