H.R. 2269 · 119th Congress · House

WIPPES Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate.
Introduced
Mar 21, 25
Passed House
Jun 23, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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. 

Action Timeline

13
  1. JUN 24, 2025•Senate

    Received in the Senate.

  2. JUN 23, 2025•House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. JUN 23, 2025•House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote

    (text: CR H2852-2853)

    2852Yea
    2853Nay
    0NV
  4. JUN 23, 2025•Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)

    2852Yea
    2853Nay
    0NV
  5. JUN 23, 2025•House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269.

  6. JUN 23, 2025•House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H2852-2854)

    2852Yea
    2854Nay
    0NV
  7. JUN 23, 2025•House floor actions

    Mr

    Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. JUN 12, 2025•House floor actions

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.

  9. JUN 12, 2025•Library of Congress

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.

    119Yea
    154Nay
    0NV
  10. APR 08, 2025•House committee actions

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  11. APR 08, 2025•House committee actions

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. MAR 21, 2025•House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  13. MAR 21, 2025•Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

1

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 12, 2025

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