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)".
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval , under the Congressional Review Act, of a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted rule, titled "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)," pertains to the timeline for submitting data on these chemicals. By disapproving this rule, Congress intends to prevent the EPA's modification to the reporting and recordkeeping submission period for PFAS from taking effect. The resolution explicitly states that if passed, the EPA's rule would have no force or effect , effectively nullifying its provisions. This action reflects a legislative intent to maintain or revert to previous reporting timelines for PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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)".
USA119th CongressSJRES-187| Senate
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval , under the Congressional Review Act, of a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The targeted rule, titled "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)," pertains to the timeline for submitting data on these chemicals. By disapproving this rule, Congress intends to prevent the EPA's modification to the reporting and recordkeeping submission period for PFAS from taking effect. The resolution explicitly states that if passed, the EPA's rule would have no force or effect , effectively nullifying its provisions. This action reflects a legislative intent to maintain or revert to previous reporting timelines for PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act.