H.R. 6398 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection
RED Tape Act
Removes EPA review requirement for federal construction projects already reviewed under the National Environmental Policy Act. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Dec 3, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 House roll 477 |
On Motion to RecommitRED Tape Act | D 213–0 · R 0–215 · I 0–1 |
Failed 213–216 |
| Apr 16, 2026 House roll 478 |
On PassageRED Tape Act | D 7–204 · R 214–1 · I 1–0 |
Passed 222–205 |
Latest action
Apr 17, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.