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Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025

2/10/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6373

The Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025, designated as H.R. 6373 in the 119th Congress and introduced on December 3, 2025, aims to enhance air permitting processes to safeguard national security interests. The bill focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of air quality permitting regulations. Specific directives and actions proposed in the bill include streamlining permit application procedures, enhancing coordination between federal agencies for expedited permit reviews, and implementing mechanisms to ensure air quality controls align with national security priorities. For further details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6373/BILLS-119hr6373ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 6373

Bill HR 6373 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2025. Bill HR 6373 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2025.  Bill HR 6373's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 23. as of January 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6373

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 6373

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6373

To amend the Clean Air Act to establish authority for the President to waive the requirement for an advanced manufacturing facility or a critical mineral facility to offset increased emissions of any air pollutant, and for other purposes.
To amend the Clean Air Act to establish authority for the President to waive the requirement for an advanced manufacturing facility or a critical mineral facility to offset increased emissions of any air pollutant, and for other purposes.

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