Congress·In Committee·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)".

EPA Reporting Rules for Forever Chemicals

Apr 27·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Unlikely to pass

This is a procedural move to block a specific agency rule. These resolutions rarely pass both chambers and get signed by the president unless there is a major political shift.

Key Points

This resolution aims to cancel a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question changed when companies must start reporting information about forever chemicals, also known as PFAS.
Forever chemicals are man-made substances that do not break down easily in the environment or the human body. They are used in many everyday products like non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and food packaging.
If this resolution passes, the agency's change to the reporting schedule would be thrown out. This would likely force companies to stick to an earlier or different timeline for sharing what they know about where these chemicals are used.
The government uses this data to track how much of these chemicals are in the country and to help protect public health. This resolution is a way for Congress to stop the agency from changing the rules on how that data is collected.

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Apr 27, 2026Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 27, 2026

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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)".

Bill NumberSJRES 187

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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