SJRES187Referred to Committee

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)".

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119th
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2026-04-27
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 82.2% (827 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2026-04-27

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Plain-English Summary

Congress is considering blocking an Environmental Protection Agency rule that would change when companies have to start reporting on their use of PFAS chemicals (human-made substances used in products like non-stick cookware and water-resistant clothing). The rule would delay the deadline for companies to submit information about these chemicals, which some environmental groups worry could harm public health since PFAS chemicals have been linked to health problems. If approved, this resolution would overturn the EPA's decision and require companies to meet the original reporting deadline.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 187 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 187 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)''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2026 Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ 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)''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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)'' (91 Fed. Reg. 18786 (April 13, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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