H.R. 6591 · 117th Congress · House

PIPES Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Introduced
Feb 3, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protecting Infrastructure and Promoting Environmental Stewardship Act or the PIPES Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish standards for flushable wipes and require wipes that are marketed as being flushable to comply with those standards. The bill provides for civil penalties for noncompliance.