Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
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)".
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
How Congress voted
- See who voted how →A vote on whether to start debating something · 08/05/2026
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves a modification to the start of the submission period for reporting and recordkeeping of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under TSCA 8(a)(7). If passed, the resolution would ensure that the EPA rule has no force or effect.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
By disapproving the EPA's reporting modification for PFAS, the resolution reduces the momentum for recordkeeping and transparency regarding these chemicals.
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution limits the EPA's ability to implement its specific administrative rule for PFAS reporting.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Blocked 48 yes · 50 no
08/05/2026 · Roll call 222 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the EPA Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents the "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)" from taking effect. This would mean the EPA's specific modification would have no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are listed in the text: The provided document focuses on the action of disapproving the EPA rule but does not outline specific negative consequences or burdens that would result from this disapproval.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — By disapproving the EPA's reporting modification for PFAS, the resolution reduces the momentum for recordkeeping and transparency regarding these chemicals.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution limits the EPA's ability to implement its specific administrative rule for PFAS reporting.
- 8/5/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
- 7/28/2026
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.
- 4/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate