RED Tape Act
In committeeReducing 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.
Apr 17, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Failed
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.
