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RED Tape Act

USA119th CongressHR-6398| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, officially named the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (RED Tape Act), proposes significant amendments to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act. The core intent is to narrow the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) mandated review and comment responsibilities concerning various federal activities. Under the proposed changes, the EPA would no longer be required to review and provide written comments on newly authorized federal construction projects or other major federal agency actions subject to the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, the bill removes the EPA's obligation to review and comment on proposed regulations published by any federal department or agency. These amendments are designed to reduce perceived regulatory burdens and streamline federal government operations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1515
RED Tape Act of 2023
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-148
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1515
    RED Tape Act of 2023


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-148
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.


  • December 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.

Environmental Protection

Air qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures

RED Tape Act

USA119th CongressHR-6398| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This legislation, officially named the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (RED Tape Act), proposes significant amendments to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act. The core intent is to narrow the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) mandated review and comment responsibilities concerning various federal activities. Under the proposed changes, the EPA would no longer be required to review and provide written comments on newly authorized federal construction projects or other major federal agency actions subject to the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, the bill removes the EPA's obligation to review and comment on proposed regulations published by any federal department or agency. These amendments are designed to reduce perceived regulatory burdens and streamline federal government operations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1515
RED Tape Act of 2023
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-148
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.
Dec 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1515
    RED Tape Act of 2023


  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-148
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 10.


  • December 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures