The record

LegislationLegislation· Apr 2026
HR 6398 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by John Joyce (R)

RED Tape Act

Removes requirement to review federal construction projects already reviewed under environmental law.

Tradeoff

Speeds up federal construction by eliminating one review step. Reduces 's ability to comment on potential environmental impacts of federal projects.

What's in it

See official bill text

The House passed this 222-205 on April 16, 2026. A failed 213-216 the same day. The bill is now in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Dec 3, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Dec 3, 2025)

  3. House

    The Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to send it to the floor

    Reported 23 - 22(Jan 21, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-596.

  4. House

    On

    Failed(Roll #117 · Apr 16, 2026)

    213 yeanay 216

  5. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed(Roll #118 · Apr 16, 2026)

    222 yeanay 205

  6. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Environment and Public Works(Apr 17, 2026)

Passage votes so far· Apr 16, 2026· 119th Congress · 2025–2027