VoterlyH.R. 6398: RED Tape Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from Pennsylvania · In committee
What this bill does
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape ActThis 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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2025-12-03
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] introduced H.R. 6398. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6398 do?
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape ActThis 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 fede…
Who sponsored H.R. 6398?
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R) of Pennsylvania is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6398?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 6398 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.