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)".

In plain terms

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

Status: Failed — Failed a vote. It would have to be revived to go any further in the House.

Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

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)

Recorded floor votes

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

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