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H.R. 2269 House Commerce

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act

Introduced
Mar 21, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. McClain, Lisa C. (R-MI-9)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate on Jun 24, 2025.

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

Cosponsors

7

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

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • Reported By , Jun 12, 2025
    • Markup By , Apr 8, 2025
    • Referred To , Mar 21, 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 as of: Introduced in House

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