WIPPES Act
- Introduced Apr 27
- Committee Apr 27
- Passed House Jun 11
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Jun 11, 2024Next: Senate vote
868d ago Jun 12, 2024: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Final votes
House 351-56
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 249
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 147-56 D 204-0
351-56
Passed
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Summary
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act
Full summary2 paragraphs
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 is authorized to issue related regulations and enforce this requirement.
Library of Congress summary, Apr 5, 2024
Summary versions
- Reported to HouseApr 5, 2024
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jun 12, 2024
- HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.Jun 11, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jun 11, 2024
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 56 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3707-3708)Jun 11, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709-3710)Jun 11, 2024
- HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.Jun 11, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2964.Jun 11, 2024
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3707-3709)Jun 11, 2024
- HouseMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jun 11, 2024
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.Apr 5, 2024
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.Apr 5, 2024
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldDec 6, 2023
All actions19
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.Dec 6, 2023
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldDec 5, 2023
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldNov 2, 2023
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.Nov 2, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.Apr 28, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseApr 27, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Apr 27, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateJun 12, 2024PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseJun 11, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseApr 5, 2024PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Jun 12, 2024
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Apr 5, 2024Markup By, Dec 6, 2023Markup By, Dec 5, 2023Referred To, Apr 27, 2023
- Subcommittee: Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI-9)Sponsor, Apr 27, 2023
- Mary Peltola (D-AK)OriginalJoined Apr 27, 2023
- Marie Perez (D-WA-3)Joined Jun 12, 2023
- Julia Brownley (D-CA-26)Joined Jun 23, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 2964, WIPPES ActMar 1, 2024As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on December 6, 2023
- H. Rept. 118-447Committee report
Titles4
Short titles
- WIPPES ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To require certain products to be labeled with ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling, and for other purposesOfficial Titles as Amended by House
- To require the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects17
Policy area
Legislative 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
Related bills1
- S. 1350 118th, Identical bill WIPPES Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.