H.R. 2269 Passed the House Commerce

WIPPES Act

To require certain products to be labeled with "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] Introduced March 21, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (5 D, 2 R) Latest action June 24, 2025

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 24, 2025 Received in the Senate.
  2. Jun 23, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 23, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)
  4. Jun 23, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269.
  5. Jun 23, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2852-2854)
  6. Jun 23, 2025 Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jun 12, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
  8. Jun 12, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.
  9. Apr 8, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  10. Apr 8, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Mar 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  12. Mar 21, 2025 Introduced in House

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