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SJRES 187 Advanced toward a vote

Declares void an EPA rule that changed the start date for PFAS chemical reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act, using the Congressional Review Act's disapproval process.

Official title: 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)".

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 27-APR-2026
Referred 27-APR-2026
On the calendar 28-JUL-2026
Key points
  • Disapproves the EPA rule published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 18786), which modified the start of the submission period for PFAS reporting and recordkeeping under TSCA section 8(a)(7).
  • Provides that the rule shall have no force or effect.
  • Is filed under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, the Congressional Review Act.
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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Environmental Protection

Sponsor Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Cosponsors · 0

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