The record

LegislationLegislation· Jun 2025
HR 2269 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Lisa C. McClain (R)

WIPPES Act

Requires wipe packages to clearly label them 'Do Not Flush' to prevent plumbing damage.

Tradeoff

Mandates labeling of certain premoistened wipes to reduce clogged pipes and sewage damage. No direct cost to government.

What's in it

See official bill text

Costs $4 million over 2025-2030 for FTC enforcement and guidance.

The $4 million is just the federal cost for the FTC to write rules and monitor compliance—the policy's real cost falls on disposable wipe manufacturers, who must change their labeling.

H.R. 2269, WIPPES Act · Jun 2025

Passed the House by on June 23, 2025 — now in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Mar 21, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Mar 21, 2025)

  3. House

    The Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to send it to the floor

    Reported by (Apr 8, 2025)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-154.

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Jun 23, 2025)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    Received(Jun 24, 2025)