United StatesWIPPES Act
What it does
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.
More detail
The Federal Trade Commission must enforce these requirements and may issue regulations to implement the bill.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 24Received in the Senate.Latest
- Jun 23Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2852-2854)
- Jun 23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2269.
- Jun 23Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2852-2853)Passed House
- Jun 23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 12Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-154.
- Jun 12Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
- Apr 8Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Apr 8Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Mar 21Introduced in House
- Mar 21Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced