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WIPPES Act

Introduced: April 27, 2023 Introduced by: McClain, Lisa C. Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 11, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 56 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3707-3708)
Jun 11, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709-3710)
Jun 11, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2964.
Jun 11, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3707-3709)
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.
Apr 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 2, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 2, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 11, 2024 House · vote #249 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 351–56 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 is authorized to issue related regulations and enforce this requirement. 

What's happening now June 12, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1350 Identical bill WIPPES Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jun 23, 2023
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Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp
Washington · Jun 12, 2023
Peltola, Mary
· Apr 27, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2964: WIPPES Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2964/
MLA
"H.R. 2964: WIPPES Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2964/.
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H.R. 2964, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2964/.
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[H.R. 2964: WIPPES Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2964/)
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