Bill would narrow EPA's authority to review other agencies' projects
Passed one chamberH.R. 6398Latest action
Sponsor: John Joyce · Representative · PA
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Official title: RED Tape Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 3, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Apr 17, 2026
- The president's desk
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.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 118
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 222
- Nay
- 205
- 0
- 4
Republicans 214 yes, 1 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 7 yes, 204 no, 2 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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House · · Roll call 117
As recorded
- Question
- On
- Result:
- Failed
- 213
- Nay
- 216
- 0
- 2
Republicans 215 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 213 yes · Independent 1 no
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