Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act
- Introduced Mar 21
- Committee Mar 21
- Passed House Jun 23
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Jun 23, 2025Next: Senate vote
491d ago Jun 24, 2025: Received in the Senate.
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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 must enforce these requirements and may issue regulations to implement the bill.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 21, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMar 21, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Jun 24, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jun 23, 2025
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)Jun 23, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269.Jun 23, 2025
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2852-2854)Jun 23, 2025
- HouseMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Jun 23, 2025
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.Jun 12, 2025
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.Jun 12, 2025
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldApr 8, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.Apr 8, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 21, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Mar 21, 2025
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in HouseJun 23, 2025PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseJun 12, 2025PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 21, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Jun 12, 2025Markup By, Apr 8, 2025Referred To, Mar 21, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors7 cosponsors
- Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI-9)Sponsor, Mar 21, 2025
- Jared Huffman (D-CA-2)OriginalJoined Mar 21, 2025
- Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15)OriginalJoined Mar 21, 2025
- Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7)OriginalJoined Mar 21, 2025
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1)Joined Apr 9, 2025
- Ken Calvert (R-CA-41)Joined May 13, 2025
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7)Joined May 13, 2025
- J. Correa (D-CA-46)Joined Jun 5, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 2269, WIPPES ActJun 27, 2025As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 8, 2025
- H. Rept. 119-154Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety ActShort Title(s) as Passed House
- WIPPES ActShort Title(s) as Passed House
Official titles
- To require certain products to be labeled with "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
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. 1092 119th, 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.