All Roll Calls
Yes: 435 • No: 421
HR6398119th Congress
RED Tape Act
Sponsored By: Representative Joyce (PA)
Passed House
Summary
Broadens EPA's policy review under Section 309 of the Clean Air Act. The amendment removes explicit exemptions so more federal construction projects, major federal agency actions, and agency-published proposed regulations fall under EPA review and public comment rules.
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- Federal agencies and project sponsors: More proposed federal construction projects and major agency actions are now subject to EPA Section 309 review, changing what those agencies must send to the EPA for policy evaluation.
- EPA: The agency must apply Section 309 to a broader set of federal actions and use the revised statutory wording when conducting reviews.
- The public: The statute still includes written public comment in the review process, though the law changes the punctuation and phrasing that describe that requirement.
*The amendment does not authorize new funding or new programs and contains no appropriations.*
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More EPA reviews of federal projects and rules
If enacted, the EPA would review more federal projects and rules under the Clean Air Act. The bill would remove past exemptions for new construction projects, other major federal actions, and proposed regulations. Federal agencies and contractors would see more EPA comments on environmental impacts. Communities would see more EPA input on projects near them. This would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Joyce (PA)
PA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 4/16/2026
On Passage
Yes: 222 • No: 205
house vote • 4/16/2026
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 213 • No: 216