H.R. 2269
119th Congress
WIPPES Act
7
Cosponsors
15
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate.
24 June 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 18 June 2025
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.
Timeline
15 actions
Received in the Senate.
24 June 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
23 June 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2852-2854)
23 June 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269.
23 June 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)
23 June 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)
23 June 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
23 June 2025 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
12 June 2025 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.
12 June 2025 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.
12 June 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
8 April 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
8 April 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
7 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]MICosponsors
- Democrat571%
- Republican229%
- Democrat:Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]WA
- Republican:Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]ME
- Democrat:Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]CA
- Republican:Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]CA
Classification
Policy area
CommerceLegislative subjects
Committees
1
Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To21 Mar 2025
- Markup By8 Apr 2025
- Reported By12 Jun 2025
Reports
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 3 on 21 March 2025 to 7 on 5 June 2025.
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