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H.R. 6398119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Apr 17, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The RED Tape Act would limit EPA's mandatory review role to proposed legislation only, dropping oversight of federal construction, agency actions, and regulations.
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This bill would amend the Clean Air Act to narrow EPA's required review duties. Currently the EPA must review proposed legislation, federally funded construction projects, major federal agency actions affecting the environment, and other agencies' proposed regulations; under this bill, EPA would only be required to review proposed legislation.
Federal agencies that build infrastructure or issue their own regulations, such as transportation or energy agencies, would no longer need EPA environmental review. Communities and environmental groups that rely on EPA reviews to flag environmental concerns would also be affected.
Removing EPA's review of federal construction projects, major agency actions, and other agencies' regulations would reduce a layer of environmental oversight across the federal government. Environmental problems in federal projects could go unflagged earlier in the process than under current law.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.