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RED Tape Act
4/21/2026, 6:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6398
The "RED Tape Act," designated as H.R. 6398 in the 119th Congress and introduced on December 3, 2025, aims to reduce bureaucratic red tape and streamline government processes. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include initiatives to simplify regulatory procedures and improve efficiency in administrative tasks. For more detailed information and the official text of the bill, it can be accessed at the provided URL: [https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6398/BILLS-119hr6398ih.pdf](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6398/BILLS-119hr6398ih.pdf).
Congressional Summary of HR 6398
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act
This bill removes the requirement under the Clean Air Act that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review and comment on newly authorized federal construction projects and other major federal agency actions that already require review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and proposed federal regulations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6398
Bill HR 6398 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 17, 2026. Bill HR 6398 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2025. Bill HR 6398's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 17, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6398
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6398
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6398
To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.
To amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation.
Comments

Finn Stephens
796
1 month ago
This bill is ridiculous!

Gunnar Morse
903
1 month ago
Ugh, can't believe they're trying to push this through. It's just more of the same old nonsense. Can't they see how much this is going to mess things up for everyone? SMH.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6398
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