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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)".

USA119th CongressSJRES-187| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2026
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.
Jul 28, 2026
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Aug 5, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
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  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 28, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.


  • July 28, 2026
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • August 5, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
    View Vote

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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)".

USA119th CongressSJRES-187| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2026
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.

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


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 28, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.


  • July 28, 2026
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • August 5, 2026
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
    View Vote
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing