S.J.Res. 187, the 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…

What it does

This is a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would block an EPA rule requiring companies to report their use of PFAS chemicals (forever chemicals) to the federal government. The rule, issued in April 2026, modified the timeline for when manufacturers must submit this information. If passed, the resolution would erase the EPA's reporting requirement, preventing the agency from collecting data on which companies use these persistent, toxic chemicals.

Quorum's transparency scan gave 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 high transparency warning.

What happens next

S.J.Res. 187 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.

Who is behind it

Filed by Sheldon Whitehouse.