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HR 6398 · 119th Congress · House

RED Tape Act

In committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
What this bill is intended to do

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.

Latest action

Apr 17, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

How Congress voted · House roll call 117 · Apr 16, 2026
213 Yea216 Nay2 Not voting

Failed

How each party voted
Republicans0–215
Democrats213–0
Independents0–1

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

D60

The RED Tape Act proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act, specifically altering the Environmental Protection Agency's review process of proposed legislation. The bill aims to streamline regulatory processes by removing certain requirements for EPA review. It does not introduce new spending or funding mechanisms.

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