Federal · 119th Congress
RED Tape Act
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
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.
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Other titles3
To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
RED Tape ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history22
Apr 17, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).Roll Call 118222–205
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Apr 16, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).Roll Call 117213–216
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Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939)
Apr 15, 2026
House · FloorPOSTPONED 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
House · FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 15, 2026
House · FloorMrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913)
Apr 15, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 15, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
Apr 15, 2026
House · FloorRule 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
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909)
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 17, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 16, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 9, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 3, 2025