H.R. 6398
RED Tape Act
In plain language
Removes a Clean Air Act requirement that the Environmental Protection Agency review and comment on major federal projects and proposed federal rules that already go through a separate environmental review under another law (the National Environmental Policy Act).
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Official 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.
Full text and status on Congress.gov
Roll calls on this measure (2)
- On Passage: H.R. 6398: RED Tape Act (House, Apr 16, 2026; Passed)
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 6398: RED Tape Act (House, Apr 16, 2026; Failed)