WIPPES Act

Bill: 118-hr-2964
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Cosmetics and personal care
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental education
Environmental regulatory procedures
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing
Marketing and advertising
Pest management
Retail and wholesale trades
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2024-04-05
text: 

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. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709-3710)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: 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.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2964.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3707-3709)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-04-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
action_date: 2024-04-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.
action_date: 2024-04-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-447.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House