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PERMIT Act

7/25/2025, 10:34 AM

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3898

Bill HR 3898 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 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 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145. as of July 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3898

Total Number of Sponsors
13
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
13
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3898

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate 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 profile image

Valentina Manning

445

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 profile image

Laney Payne

509

5 months ago

What even is this HR Bill 3898 PERMIT Act? Sounds sketchy to me.

Bryan Johnson profile image

Bryan Johnson

376

5 months ago

So excited for this new bill, it's gonna make things easier for us! #HR3898 🇺🇸