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SJRES 187

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)".

119th Congress Introduced by Sheldon Whitehouse

The bill would nullify and stop the EPA PFAS TSCA 8(a)(7) reporting rule from taking effect.

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
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Bill Summary · SJRES 187

Summary of SJRES 187 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

Purpose

  • A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under the framework of Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule.
  • The rule in question is titled: “Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7).”
  • If enacted, the resolution would nullify the EPA rule and render it of no force or effect.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution explicitly states Congress disapproves the EPA rule cited above (published at 91 Fed. Reg. 18786 on April 13, 2026).
  • Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, a joint resolution disapproving such a rule would terminate the rule and prohibit it from taking effect.
  • The text provided indicates the rule would be struck down entirely upon enactment of the joint resolution.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Affected Entity: The EPA’s PFAS reporting and recordkeeping rule issued under the authority of TSCA (the Toxic Substances Control Act), specifically the provision that modifies the start of the submission period for PFAS reporting and recordkeeping under TSCA 8(a)(7).
  • Broader impact: Policymakers and regulated entities subject to TSCA reporting requirements for PFAS would be affected indirectly, as the referenced modification to the submission period would not take effect.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and status: The joint resolution was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Whitehouse on April 27, 2026, with a Senate sponsor listed (and a co-sponsor).
  • Process: The resolution follows the standard congressional disapproval process under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S.C. If passed by both Houses and signed by the President (or otherwise enacted over a veto), the implicated EPA rule would be nullified.
  • Current status (as of the provided text): Read twice in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. No further legislative actions are detailed in the provided excerpt.

Additional Notes

  • The resolution is a tool to overturn an agency rule without deferring to judicial review. It does not amend the underlying statute (TSCA) but halts the specific regulatory change by disapproval.
  • The text indicates the rule would “have no force or effect” if the joint resolution is enacted.

If you want, I can add a short comparison to other congressional disapproval actions or provide context on how TSCA 8(a)(7) reporting operates and what the EPA change would have changed in practice.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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