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PERMIT Act
12/12/2025, 11:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3898
The bill "To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 3898 on June 11, 2025. Its purpose is to make targeted reforms regarding waters of the United States and other related issues. Specific provisions, findings, or directives within the bill are not provided in the context.
Congressional Summary of HR 3898
Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
This bill limits the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining navigable waters to exclude (1) waste treatment systems, (2) ephemeral features that flow only in direct response to precipitation, (3) prior converted cropland, (4) groundwater, or (5) any other features determined to be excluded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3898
Bill HR 3898 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 11, 2025. Bill HR 3898 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2025. Bill HR 3898's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3898
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3898
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3898
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes.
Comments
Valentina Manning
460
5 months ago
This bill is gonna make things easier for me, so I'm all for it. Can't wait to see how it plays out in the long run. #excited
Laney Payne
525
5 months ago
What even is this HR Bill 3898 PERMIT Act? Sounds sketchy to me.
Bryan Johnson
389
5 months ago
So excited for this new bill, it's gonna make things easier for us! #HR3898 🇺🇸
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3898
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