House bill · H.R. 6398 (119th Congress)

RED Tape Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 17, 2026

Sponsor: John Joyce (U.S. Representative, PA-13, Republican)

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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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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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H.Res. 1174Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.Related bill, procedurally related

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Full history

Apr 17, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
U.S. House
Apr 17, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
U.S. Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Apr 16, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (roll no. 117).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
Apr 16, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (roll no. 117).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
Apr 16, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (roll no. 117).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117).
Apr 16, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118).
U.S. House of Representatives
Apr 15, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 6398.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398.
U.S. House of Representatives
Apr 15, 2026
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Jan 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Jan 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
Dec 10, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 10, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

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