H.R. 2964 118th Congress House

WIPPES Act

Official title: To require certain products to be labeled with ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling, and for other purposes

Introduced: April 27, 2023 Introduced by: Lisa C. McClain Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov

Commerce Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCosmetics and personal care

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Passed House

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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

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

Passed/agreed to in House: 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

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

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Nov 2, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–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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Latest action June 12, 2024

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

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.

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