H.R. 6398: Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act
This bill, titled the "Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act," aims to amend the Clean Air Act specifically regarding how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews proposed legislation and regulations. The key points of the bill are:
1. Purpose of the Bill
The intent of the bill is to streamline the regulatory process related to environmental regulations in order to reduce redundancies and improve efficiency. By amending the Clean Air Act, the legislation seeks to simplify the EPA's review process.
2. Changes to Review Process
The bill proposes changes to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, which outlines how the EPA conducts reviews of proposed legislation and regulations. The specific changes include:
- Removing certain phrases and requirements related to the review process, making the EPA's responsibilities more streamlined.
- Eliminating references to "newly authorized Federal projects" and other specific terms related to federal agency actions and regulations, which may currently require more extensive reviews.
3. Impact on Environmental Regulations
The proposed changes could alter how environmental regulations are implemented by reducing the number of assessments and comments required for new legislation or regulations linked to air quality. This might speed up the legislative process, but it could also affect how thoroughly environmental impacts are considered.
4. Legislative Process
The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. The ongoing legislative process will determine if and how the bill will advance.
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Actions
23 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 17, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2938-2939) |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 117). |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118). |
| Apr. 16, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 205 (Roll no. 118). |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2909-2913; text: CR H2909) |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6398. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | Mrs. Grijalva moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2912-2913) |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6398, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-596. |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22. |
| 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 |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. |
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