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S.J.Res. 187 · 119th Congress

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)".

IntroducedEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Aug 5, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Aug 5, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222. Roll call recordSenate
  2. Jul 28, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.Senate
  3. Jul 28, 2026Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
  4. Jul 28, 2026Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
  5. Apr 27, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
  6. Apr 27, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Aug 5, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 48–50
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 1 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record