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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

S. J. RES. 187 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)''.

Introduced Apr 27, 2026

Latest action (Aug 5, 2026) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.

Referred to
Environment and Public Works Committee
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Issues
Climate & Energy
Legislative subjects (4)
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing

Summary
  • Congress disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency rule on PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) reporting and recordkeeping requirements
  • The rule, which modified the timeline for PFAS reporting submissions, is nullified and shall have no legal effect
  • The disapproval takes effect under Congressional Review Act procedures

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Sponsor (1)

Actions (5)
  1. Aug 5, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222. · senate
  2. Jul 28, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532. · senate
  3. Jul 28, 2026 Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). · senate
  4. Apr 27, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
  5. Apr 27, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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Text versions (2)
  • Placed on Calendar Senate · Jul 28, 2026
  • Introduced in Senate · Apr 27, 2026

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 27, 2026

Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

July 28, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)”.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)” (91 Fed. Reg. 18786 (April 13, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Calendar No. 532

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 187

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)”.

July 28, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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