S.J.Res. 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)".

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Would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that changed when companies must start reporting and keeping records on PFAS chemicals.

Chamber: U.S. Senate
Status: Failed — Failed a vote. It would have to be revived to go any further in the House.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: Apr 27, 2026
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222. (Aug 5, 2026)
Subjects: Environmental Protection

Motion to Proceed Rejected — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 (Aug 5, 2026, 48–50, Senate)

Procedural and amendment votes included.

H.J.Res. 213 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
H.R. 2140 — Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
H.J.Res. 210 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
H.R. 3276 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
H.R. 9621 — Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026