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HR 6398

RED Tape Act

119th Congress Introduced by John Joyce

HR 6398 streamlines EPA and DOE regulations to reduce business compliance costs, potentially weakening environmental and energy efficiency enforcement standards.

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.
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Bill Summary · HR 6398

Legislative bill overview

HR 6398, the RED Tape Act, aims to reduce regulatory requirements on businesses by streamlining or eliminating Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) rules. The bill represents an effort to decrease federal regulatory burden, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history.

Why is this important

Regulatory reform directly affects business compliance costs, environmental protection standards, and energy sector operations. The outcome will influence how aggressively federal agencies can enforce environmental and energy efficiency standards, potentially reshaping industry practices and public health protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Environmental protection vs. economic burden: Opponents may argue that reducing EPA regulations weakens air/water quality protections and climate commitments, while supporters contend excessive regulations impose unnecessary costs without proportional benefits
  • Agency authority and expertise: Debate over whether Congress should defer to agency technical expertise or whether agencies overreach their statutory authority
  • Unequal party support: The narrow committee vote (23-22) and subcommittee passage (12-10) reflect deep partisan disagreement about the proper scope of federal environmental and energy regulation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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