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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SubjectsAir qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory procedures

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John Joyce, R-PA-13

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2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3813 · 202-225-2431

Committees (2)+

Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Apr 17, 2026
Energy and Commerce Committee
House Standing · Activity Apr 16, 2026

Actions (25)+

Apr 17, 2026 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
Apr 16, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
Apr 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
Apr 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)
Apr 15, 2026 · via 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.
Apr 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)
Apr 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
Apr 15, 2026 · via 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.
Apr 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)
Apr 15, 2026 · via 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.
Apr 9, 2026 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Apr 9, 2026 · via House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Apr 9, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Jan 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Jan 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025 · via House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act

IntroducedDec 3, 2025

Policy areaEnvironmental Protection

RelatedH.Res. 1174

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[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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