119th Congress
H.R. 2269
WIPPES Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Lisa C. McClain(R-MI)
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (7)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Jared Huffman (D-CA)
- Kevin Mullin (D-CA)
- Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ)
Added later (4)
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME) · Apr 9, 2025
- Ken Calvert (R-CA) · May 13, 2025
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) · May 13, 2025
- J. Luis Correa (D-CA) · Jun 5, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 24, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate. - Jun 23, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 23, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853) - Jun 23, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269. - Jun 23, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2852-2854) - Jun 23, 2025 · House
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120. - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154. - Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. - Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House