What is the current status of HR 6398?

HR 6398 is currently: Passed House.

How did the House vote on HR 6398?

In the House, the recorded vote was 222 yea to 205 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HR 6398?

HR 6398 was sponsored by John Joyce (R), Rep.

Reducing Environmental Regulation Overlap

IntroducedDecember 3, 2025

Passed House3 months ago

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Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresBuilding constructionAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Why This Matters

This bill updates the Clean Air Act to streamline how the Environmental Protection Agency reviews new laws and projects, aiming to cut down on repeated regulations.

If you run a business that deals with environmental regulations, this bill could make compliance easier and less costly.

Who this affects

Businesses · Organizations

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill changes how the Environmental Protection Agency reviews proposed laws.
2It aims to reduce unnecessary duplication in environmental regulations.
3The bill modifies specific sections of the Clean Air Act.
4It simplifies the process for reviewing federal projects and regulations.
5The goal is to make environmental regulation more efficient.

Read the detailed 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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