WIPPES Act
119-HR-2269119th CongressIntroduced Mar 21, 2025Commerce
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9](R-MI-9)7 cosponsors
Summary
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act
This bill requires entities responsible for the labeling or retail packaging of certain premoistened, nonwoven wipes (e.g., baby wipes, cleaning wipes, or personal care wipes) to label such products clearly and conspicuously with the phrase Do Not Flush and accompanying symbol as depicted under specified industry guidelines.
The Federal Trade Commission must enforce these requirements and may issue regulations to implement the bill.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal careEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental educationEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingMarketing and advertisingPest managementRetail and wholesale tradesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate.
Jun 24, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)
Jun 23, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269.
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2852-2854)
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 21, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Library of Congress