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H.R. 2964 (118th)

WIPPES Act

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Introduced

27 April 2023

Last action

12 June 2024 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Lisa McClain, Mary Peltola, Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

5 December 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring 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 commission is authorized to enforce this requirement. 

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 April 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 November 2023

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 November 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 December 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  8. 6 December 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  9. 6 December 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  10. 5 April 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 5 April 2024

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 April 2024

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.

    Source: Committee

  13. 11 June 2024

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 June 2024

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 June 2024

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 June 2024

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  17. 11 June 2024

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  18. 11 June 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2964.

    Source: Floor

  19. 11 June 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3707-3709)

    Source: Floor

  20. 11 June 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 12 June 2024

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

11 June 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 351 · No 56 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 23

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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