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H.R. 3898 · Environmental Protection
PERMIT Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Amendments adopted
Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL)

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to codify the dredge and fill permitting programs administered by the States of Florida, Michigan, and New Jersey and clarify the law so that other states may successfully navigate the process to assume this authority.

On agreeing to the Bean (FL) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX)

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to ensure that the judicial review process for Section 401 of the Clean Water Act is efficient and lays out a path for certainty in resolving such actions.

On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to amend the definition of prior converted cropland under the Waters of the United States rule by striking "five years" and inserting "ten years".

On agreeing to the Biggs (AZ) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to identify parcels of federal land suitable for aquifer recharge projects and require the agencies to establish clear, expedited permitting pathways.

On agreeing to the Biggs (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR)

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to increase the available supply of mitigation bank credits, driving down the cost curve and lowering home prices both through directly lowering the regulatory cost of building a new home and allowing builders to use lots that the cost of mitigation today prevents them from using.

On agreeing to the Crawford amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA)

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to establish a voluntary pilot program to support State-led water quality improvements in waters impaired for nitrogen or phosphorus under section 303(d).

On agreeing to the Nunn (IA) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA)

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 119-399 to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

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Bill Lifecycle
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Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to Committee
Jun 11, 2025
Passed House
Dec 11, 2025
Received in Senate
Dec 15, 2025
Full action history (34)
Jun 11, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 13, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 25, 2025Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 30.
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