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WIPPES Act

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 2269 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
House
Sponsors
8
Latest action
Jun 24, 2025

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Mar 21, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 21, 2025

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Jun 24, 2025

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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