Bills · SJRES 187
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 187Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
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)".
A resolution to overturn the EPA's modification of the start date for PFAS chemical reporting and recordkeeping.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION AUG 5
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tl;dr
AI-writtenBlocks an EPA rule that changed the reporting dates for companies using 'forever chemicals.'
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenPFAS chemicals are a major public health concern because they do not break down in the environment and have been linked to various diseases. Tracking who is making them and where they are going is the first step in regulating them. This bill matters because it impacts how quickly the government collects this data and whether companies are given more or less time to comply with transparency rules.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Disapproves the EPA rule on PFAS reporting start dates
Prevents the EPA from implementing a specific change to the timeline for chemical recordkeeping.
PROVISION 02
Renders the rule of 'no force or effect'
This is a total cancellation of the regulation, meaning it cannot be enforced as law.
PROVISION 03
Invokes the Congressional Review Act
Allows Congress to use an expedited process to check the power of executive agencies.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSAUG 5
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
JUL 28
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
JUL 28
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.
APR 27
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 187
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionAug 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 187Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
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)".
A resolution to overturn the EPA's modification of the start date for PFAS chemical reporting and recordkeeping.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION AUG 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
