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)".
- Bill Number
- S.J.Res. 187
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Environmental Protection
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-08-05: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
- Last Updated
- 2026-08-06T17:21:35Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would change the start date for required reporting and recordkeeping on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(a)(7).
Key Provisions
- Congress explicitly disapproves the EPA rule titled “Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)” published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026.
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect if the resolution is enacted.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution prevents the EPA’s proposed shift in the PFAS reporting timeline from taking effect. Under the Congressional Review Act, disapproval blocks the rule and generally bars the agency from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future without new congressional approval.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The EPA cannot implement the modified submission start date, leaving the original reporting schedule in place.
- Citizens and businesses: Manufacturers, importers, and processors of PFAS substances would continue under the prior reporting deadlines rather than the adjusted timeline.
- International relations: No direct effects are addressed in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Chemical manufacturers, importers, and processors subject to PFAS reporting requirements.
- Public health and environmental organizations interested in PFAS data collection.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure exercises Congress’s authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn an agency rule through a joint resolution that cannot be filibustered in the Senate. If enacted, it would represent a direct legislative override of an executive branch regulatory change.
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Sponsor
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Recent Actions
- 2026-08-05: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222. (Roll call 222)
- 2026-07-28: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.
- 2026-07-28: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- 2026-07-28: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- 2026-04-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2026-04-27: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- 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)". — issued 2026-04-27 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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)". — issued 2026-07-28 — PDF (4 pages)