H.R. 2269: WIPPES Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-24 — Received in the Senate. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-21):
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.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kevin Mullin | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Jared Huffman | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Chellie Pingree | D ME 2025-04-09 |
| Ken Calvert | R CA 2025-05-13 |
| Pramila Jayapal | D WA 2025-05-13 |
| J. Luis Correa | D CA 2025-06-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2269 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2269?
H.R. 2269 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: WIPPES Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2269 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).