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HR 3898 119th Congress

PERMIT Act

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes.

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Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Latest action Dec 15, 2025 Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] Environmental Protection
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Source: Congress.govUpdated 2026-08-03 10:15:55 UTC.

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Introduction 1 One supplied introduction date.
Official actions 36 36 dated action records.
Committees 2 2 undated relationships.
Amendments 7 7 dated, 0 without a supplied date.
Text versions 4 4 dated, 0 without a supplied date.
House roll calls 0 No exact legislation-key match in the House-vote cache.
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Related measures 2 2 undated relationships.
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    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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    Introduced in House

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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 30.

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    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged

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    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145.

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    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180.

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    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180.

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  5. Official action Congress.gov · 7:52 pm UTC

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.

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    Engrossed in House

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    HAMDT 128

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

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    HAMDT 129

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

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    HAMDT 130

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

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    HAMDT 131

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

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    HAMDT 132

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

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    HAMDT 133

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

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    HAMDT 134

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

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    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5768-5787; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5775-5779)

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    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.

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    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.

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    The Speaker designated the Honorable Addison P. McDowell to act as Chairman of the Committee.

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    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3898.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bean (FL) amendment No. 1.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 2.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 3.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 4.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 6.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 7.

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    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 8.

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    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3898.

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    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

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    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 3898 would be postponed.

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    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on HR 3898.

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    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5793-5794)

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    Ms. McDonald Rivet moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H5793)

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    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

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    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 329).

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    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330).

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    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330).

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    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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    Referred in Senate

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Date and timeRecordOfficial detailSource
IntroductionIntroduced Introduced in the House. Congress.gov
Official actionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · House floor actions · Code H11100 Congress.gov
Official actionIntroduced in House No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code Intro-H Congress.gov
Official actionIntroduced in House No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code 1000 Congress.gov
Text versionIntroduced in House A dated text-version record is available. Congress.gov
Official actionReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H11000 Congress.gov
Official actionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 30. No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H19000 Congress.gov
Official actionCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H15001 Congress.gov
Official actionSubcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H25000 Congress.gov
Official actionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145. No additional detail supplied.Calendars · House floor actions · Code H12410 Congress.gov
Official actionReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180. No additional detail supplied.Committee · House floor actions · Code H12200 Congress.gov
Official actionReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180. No additional detail supplied.Committee · Library of Congress · Code 5000 Congress.gov
Text versionReported in House A dated text-version record is available. Congress.gov
Official actionRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H1L210 Congress.gov
Text versionEngrossed in House A dated text-version record is available. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 128 On agreeing to the Bean (FL) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 129 On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 130 On agreeing to the Biggs (AZ) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 131 On agreeing to the Biggs (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 132 On agreeing to the Crawford amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 133 On agreeing to the Nunn (IA) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
AmendmentHAMDT 134 On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. Congress.gov
Official actionConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5768-5787; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5775-5779) No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30000 Congress.gov
Official actionRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H32020 Congress.gov
Official actionThe Speaker designated the Honorable Addison P. McDowell to act as Chairman of the Committee. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H32400 Congress.gov
Official actionGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3898. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bean (FL) amendment No. 1. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 2. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 3. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 4. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 6. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 7. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 8. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3898. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H32600 Congress.gov
Official actionThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H35000 Congress.gov
Official actionThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H34400 Congress.gov
Official actionPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 3898 would be postponed. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on HR 3898. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 Congress.gov
Official actionConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5793-5794) No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30000 Congress.gov
Official actionMs. McDonald Rivet moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H5793) No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H36200 Congress.gov
Official actionThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8A000 Congress.gov
Official actionOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 329). No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H36210 Congress.gov
Official actionOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330). No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H37100 Congress.gov
Official actionPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330). No additional detail supplied.Floor · Library of Congress · Code 8000 Congress.gov
Official actionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H38310 Congress.gov
Official actionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Senate Congress.gov
Text versionReferred in Senate A dated text-version record is available. Congress.gov

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Introduced in House Jun 11, 2025

Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT ActThis bill limits the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining navigable waters to exclude (1) waste treatment systems, (2) ephemeral features that flow only in direct response to precipitation, (3) prior converted cropland, (4) groundwater, or (5) any other features determined to be excluded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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