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HOUSE 2964118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

WIPPES Act

Last Action
6/12/2024

Actions

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

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-04-05 (07)

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. 

Cosponsors (3)

  • Mary Peltola (D-AK)
  • Marie Perez (D-WA)
  • Julia Brownley (D-CA)

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
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